LPN - Internal Medicine Clinic

Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse; ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.

Posted Oct 7 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour shifts · Day shifts · Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm clinic hours 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Clinic hours are Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm with a Saturday morning rotation from 9:00am - 12:00pm every six weeks.32 scheduled hours per week
Unit and setting: Thief River Falls Clinic · Clinic The Thief River Falls Clinic has an opening for a full time LPN to join their team!
License: LPN license Requires current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states of practice.Current practical nurse licensure in the state of practice
Term: Permanent has an opening for a full time LPN to join their team!Full time

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed Whether you're a newly graduated LPN or have years of experience, this position offers an opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with providers.
License: Current practical nurse licensure in the state of practice Requires current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states of practice.
Education: Graduate of accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN licensure Must have graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing program leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Also asks: Pre-licensure program with supervised clinical experience across the life span, or 400 hours of RN/LPN experience at another facility

Preferred

Education: Associate's degree in practical nursing Associate's degree in practical nursing is preferred.
Also asks: Previous LPN experience Previous LPN experience is rewarded plus receive a 5% flex premium on top of base wage.

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What it pays

Pay differential: Previous LPN experience is rewarded plus receive a 5% flex premium on top of base wage.
Extra pay: 5% flex premium on top of base wage

Benefits

Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development
A team-focused employee experience
Fun and fast paced work environment

The role and schedule

Union: Union position Union Position: Yes
Day to day: Participates in implementation and evaluation of patient care under RN supervision Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse
Day to day: Ensures patients' health, comfort and safety ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients
Day to day: Educates and communicates with patients and their families Our LPNs educate and communicate with patients and their families.
Floating: Floats between family medicine and internal medicine This position will float to either family medicine or internal medicine.
Hours stated: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Weekends: Saturday morning 9:00am-12:00pm every six weeks Clinic hours are Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm with a Saturday morning rotation from 9:00am - 12:00pm every six weeks.

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Sanford

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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

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Compensation

Salary Range: $21.78 - $32.74

Union Position

Yes

Department Details

The Thief River Falls Clinic has an opening for a full time LPN to join their team! Clinic hours are Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm with a Saturday morning rotation from 9:00am - 12:00pm every six weeks. Great work/home life balance!

This position will float to either family medicine or internal medicine. Great opportunity to expand your skills and make a meaningful impact alongside an exceptional team of providers and nurses. Previous LPN experience is rewarded plus receive a 5% flex premium on top of base wage.

Come join our energetic and fun team! Summary Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse; ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.

Job Description

Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of patients in your community? Whether you're a newly graduated LPN or have years of experience, this position offers an opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with providers. We're looking for positive, compassionate, and team oriented licensed practical nurses (LPN) who can provide high-quality care that patients and families deserve.

LPNs who thrive at our organization are adaptable, reliable, and attentive to detail. Our LPNs educate and communicate with patients and their families. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life!

Available for you

Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development A team-focused employee experience Fun and fast paced work environment Qualifications Must have graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing program leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Associate's degree in practical nursing is preferred. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.

Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as a RN (or LPN) at another facility. If IV therapy is required, the incumbent must have completed, upon date of hire or within designated timeframe as determined by the department, a board approved educational program that included intravenous therapy in the curriculum or successfully completed a course in intravenous therapy that was developed according to board guidelines and approved by the board. Requires current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states of practice.

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?

In Thief River Falls, MN

Thief River Falls, MN

Living costs about the same as the US average

Life in Thief River Falls, MN

NeighborhoodsResidential areas in Thief River Falls generally divide between the gridded core and peripheral suburban streets. Downtown and surrounding central blocks feature early twentieth-century bungalows and national-style homes shaded by mature maple and pine trees, located close to riverfront green spaces. Moving away from the town center toward outer corridors and streets like Eastwood Drive, neighborhoods transition into mid-century ranches and split-level houses on wider lots, while suburban neighborhoods in Thief River Falls East provide quiet streets set across the river.

Residential areas in Thief River Falls generally divide between the gridded core and peripheral suburban streets. Downtown and surrounding central blocks feature early twentieth-century bungalows and national-style homes shaded by mature maple and pine trees, located close to riverfront green spaces.

Moving away from the town center toward outer corridors and streets like Eastwood Drive, neighborhoods transition into mid-century ranches and split-level houses on wider lots, while suburban neighborhoods in Thief River Falls East provide quiet streets set across the river.

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Getting aroundDaily driving across Thief River Falls is swift and unencumbered, with typical local commutes across town taking around eight minutes. Highway 59 serves as the primary commercial and automotive artery, linking residential neighborhoods to retail areas and healthcare employers. However, active freight rail tracks bisect the center of town, creating occasional vehicle delays when trains pass through, and public transit options are minimal, making a reliable personal vehicle necessary for healthcare shift workers.

Daily driving across Thief River Falls is swift and unencumbered, with typical local commutes across town taking around eight minutes. Highway 59 serves as the primary commercial and automotive artery, linking residential neighborhoods to retail areas and healthcare employers.

However, active freight rail tracks bisect the center of town, creating occasional vehicle delays when trains pass through, and public transit options are minimal, making a reliable personal vehicle necessary for healthcare shift workers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: homes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is defined by the convergence of the Thief River and Red Lake River, offering popular spots for kayaking, canoeing, and river fishing for walleye and pike. The city maintains the 48-acre Greenwood Trails Recreation Area, alongside Northrup Park, Red Robe Park, and Mill Yard Park, all connected by the scenic seven-mile River Walk and the Northland Trails. The region functions as a major winter hub with hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile paths including the Riverland North and Wapiti trails, while birders frequent the nearby Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge along the Pine to Prairie trail.

Outdoor recreation is defined by the convergence of the Thief River and Red Lake River, offering popular spots for kayaking, canoeing, and river fishing for walleye and pike. The city maintains the 48-acre Greenwood Trails Recreation Area, alongside Northrup Park, Red Robe Park, and Mill Yard Park, all connected by the scenic seven-mile River Walk and the Northland Trails.

The region functions as a major winter hub with hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile paths including the Riverland North and Wapiti trails, while birders frequent the nearby Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge along the Pine to Prairie trail.

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Relocation assistance available for eligible RN Medical / Local Traveler candidates in Bismarck, ND

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Living in Thief River Falls

Thief River Falls offers relocating nurses an earnest, close-knit lifestyle set around the scenic convergence of the Thief and Red Lake rivers in northwest Minnesota. Bolstered by major corporate employers like Digi-Key Electronics and Arctic Cat, this small city pairs economic stability with a calm, unhurried pace of life. Daily commutes across town are remarkably short, frequently under ten minutes, though freight train traffic on central tracks can occasionally cause travel delays. Recreation is deeply woven into the community's fabric, revolving around the landmark Ralph Engelstad Arena, the seven-mile River Walk, Greenwood Trails Recreation Area, and hundreds of miles of regional snowmobile trails. Housing spans early twentieth-century bungalows on tree-shaded gridded streets near the core to larger ranches in Thief River Falls East. Tradeoffs require realistic preparation: winters are fiercely cold and snowy, dining and retail selections are modest, and specialty shopping trips frequently require driving to Grand Forks, North Dakota. For nurses seeking an unpretentious community where shift work transitions into quiet neighborhoods and accessible outdoor escapes, Thief River Falls offers a resilient, grounded northern home.

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