LPN or Medical Assistant - Sheldon Clinic - Full Time

Sanford Health • Full-time • Spencer, IA, United States, IA, United States • 2d ago

Careers With Purpose

With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2 million outpatient and clinic visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family.

Facility: Sheldon Clinic
Location: Sheldon, IA
Address: 800 Oak St, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: LPN

Department Details

Come join our team in the Sheldon Clinic!

- Our clinics provides services to all ages and stages, so you get to see a variety of patients

- Help perform testing, administer vaccines and medication, and facilitate care for patients

- In the rural setting, you see how your work impacts the community as you treat friends and neighbors

- Build long term relationships with patients and staff

- Function as a part of a varied interdisciplinary team

- We offer free nursing continuing education monthly for our staff

- Monthly meetings where nursing staff collaborate and voice opportunities for improvement

- Nursing schedules typically have a half or full day off during the week

- The clinics are closed for 6 holidays: Labor Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day

- New employees start earning PTO on the 1st day

Job Summary

Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of your patients in your community? We’re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they are comforted and feel like they are being heard. Our ambulatory LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider or Physician and have the autonomy of being the primary nurse for a provider within their scope of practice.

Responsibilities

* Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients

* Documents a thorough medical history from patient

* Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered

* Provides technical support to healthcare professionals

* Counseling patients and family, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0234043
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No