Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Med/Surg/Peds
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of a primary care provider, as part of the healthcare team, and is responsible for providing general clinical nursing support.
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour · Day shifts 12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)36 scheduled hours per week
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Med/Surg/PedsMed/Surg/Peds
- License
- LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse license awarded by the State of Michigan.Michigan LPN license
- Term
- Permanent Employee Status: Full-time for scheduling purposesFull-time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Michigan LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse license awarded by the State of Michigan. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification from the AHA within 30 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire.
- Also asks
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
- Also asks
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record if offsite travel is required
Preferred
- Experience
- LPN experience in the hiring department's area Experience as a licensed practical nurse within an area relative to the hiring department preferred.
What it pays
- Eligibility
- Benefits eligibility for full-time staff Benefits Eligibility: Full-timeFull-time status
The role and schedule
- Union
- Union position (AFSCME) AFSCME Job Posting
- Day to day
- Prepares instruments, equipment, materials and exam rooms Prepares instruments, equipment, materials and exam rooms to ensure the appropriate items are available for patient care.
- Day to day
- Obtains and documents complete patient data Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner to ensure the accuracy of the patient record for future use.
- Day to day
- Assists the provider with exams, tests and procedures
- Day to day
- Performs basic procedures as ordered by provider Performs basic procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice to.
- Day to day
- Completes clerical or insurance processes and charge submission Completes clerical or insurance processes to ensure the proper documentation and submission of charges is completed in a timely manner.
- Day to day
- Communicates with patients and relays concerns to the provider
- Day to day
- Completes steps to fill prescriptions and prior authorization forms Completes steps to fill prescriptions per protocol and completes prior authorization forms to ensure proper billing and fill of the prescription for the patient.
- Floating
- May be requested to float to a Wisconsin clinic For LPNs who may be requested to float to a Wisconsin clinic, a WI LPN license must be obtained within the first 3 months.
- Weekends
- Weekend rotation Hours: 7:00a-7:00p, or as assigned, including weekend rotation.
- Details
- Overtime after 12+ hours in 1 day or 40+ hours in 1 work week Overtime Status: 12+ hours in 1 day or 40+ hours in 1 work week
- Travel
- Offsite travel may be required If travel to offsite locations is required
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
Original listing
Posted on Marshfield Clinic Health System’s careers page.
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Compensation
Salary Range: $24.72 - $32.42
Union Position
Yes
Department Details AFSCME Job Posting Internal Posting Timeline: Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:30pm Benefits Eligibility: Full-time Employee Status: Full-time for scheduling purposes Hours: 7:00a-7:00p, or as assigned, including weekend rotation. Overtime Status: 12+ hours in 1 day or 40+ hours in 1 work week Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of a primary care provider, as part of the healthcare team, and is responsible for providing general clinical nursing support. The individual is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care required for the patient and will assist in the development and revision of patient’s care plan.
Job Description
Prepares instruments, equipment, materials and exam rooms to ensure the appropriate items are available for patient care. Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner to ensure the accuracy of the patient record for future use. Assists the provider with exams, tests and procedures and provides patient instructions to provide appropriate patient care and ensures the patient is knowledgeable on self-care procedures.
Performs basic procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice to. Completes clerical or insurance processes to ensure the proper documentation and submission of charges is completed in a timely manner. Assists the provider with obtaining, processing or explaining test results or prescriptions to the patient to ensure the information is accurate and understood by the patient.
Communicates with patients regarding their concerns and collects information to resolve the matter, if within their scope, or relays the information to the provider for further follow-up. Participates in the development of the care plan with other team members to safely and accurately implement the plan. Provides instruction to the patient and/or family members to ensure an understanding of the information pertaining to the patient.
Completes steps to fill prescriptions per protocol and completes prior authorization forms to ensure proper billing and fill of the prescription for the patient. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
Other duties as assigned. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
Qualifications Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program. For Wound Clinic, must complete a UHMS certified introductory course in wound care and hyperbaric medicine within first 3 months. Experience as a licensed practical nurse within an area relative to the hiring department preferred.
Licensed Practical Nurse license awarded by the State of Michigan. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire. For LPNs who may be requested to float to a Wisconsin clinic, a WI LPN license must be obtained within the first 3 months.
For Wound Clinic, a Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) certification is required within 3 ½ years. If travel to offsite locations is required, must possess a valid driver’s license and have a driving record without a significant history of accidents and/or convictions of moving violations. 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
What's around it?
Iron Mountain, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $744/mo
- Household income
- $59,405/yr, all local households, not nurse pay