LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Urgent Care
Rapid City, South Dakota
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour · Rotating shifts Work Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Urgent Care
- License
- LPN license Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.Unencumbered LPN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Unencumbered LPN license Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Check your license
- Certification
- Department-specific competencies and certifications, obtained and maintained Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
What it pays
Benefits
- Professional development programs
- Continuing education
- Advancement opportunities
The role and schedule
- Union
- Non-union position Union Position: No
- Day to day
- Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.
- Day to day
- Documents a thorough medical history from patient Documents a thorough medical history from patient.
- Day to day
- Contributes to patient assessment and administers medications or treatments as ordered Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
- Day to day
- Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Day to day
- Counsels patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans under RN direction Counseling patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.
The workplace
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- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
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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 - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Compensation
Salary Range: $22.00 - $29.50
Union Position
No
Department Details
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Reputation for Excellence: Black Hills Surgical Hospital consistently ranks among the nation’s top surgical hospitals — you’ll be part of a team that’s known and respected.
- Professional Growth: Access to Sanford Health’s robust development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities.
- Beautiful Location: Live and work at the gateway to the Black Hills — Rapid City offers stunning scenery, outdoor adventures, and a welcoming community.
Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Job Description
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 as needed. Counseling patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
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. 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?
Rapid City, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,109/mo
- Household income
- $70,870/yr, all local households, not nurse pay