LPN - Aberdeen Clinic - Pediatrics - Full Time

Sanford

Aberdeen, South Dakota

Posted Oct 23

Shift and hours: Days
License: LPN license
Term: Permanent

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License: 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. Check your license
License: Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
Certification: Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Education: Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Also asks: Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
Also asks: 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.

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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

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Compensation

Salary Range: $21.75 - $29.50

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Department Details

Come join our friendly staff and family-focused work environment in the Aberdeen Clinic in Pediatrics!

$$ Sign on bonus available to eligible applicants!! $$
Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Only one weekend day shift 5-6 times per year
No holidays!
Ability to cross train to different specialty
Work side by side with a provider to provide the best patient care

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.

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In Aberdeen, SD

Aberdeen, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent: $762/mo
Household income: $64,405/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Aberdeen, SD

NeighborhoodsAberdeen's residential layout centers around an easy-to-navigate street grid branching out from the historic Downtown district along Main Street. Healthcare professionals and young workers often settle in established central residential pockets near North First Street, Fourth Avenue, and Ninth Avenue Northeast, or choose apartment communities positioned along the Sixth Avenue and Highway 12 corridors for swift cross-town transit. Those seeking a quieter rural feel with highly regarded community schools often look slightly east toward Groton or the surrounding townships.

Aberdeen's residential layout centers around an easy-to-navigate street grid branching out from the historic Downtown district along Main Street. Healthcare professionals and young workers often settle in established central residential pockets near North First Street, Fourth Avenue, and Ninth Avenue Northeast, or choose apartment communities positioned along the Sixth Avenue and Highway 12 corridors for swift cross-town transit.

Those seeking a quieter rural feel with highly regarded community schools often look slightly east toward Groton or the surrounding townships.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: valleyrental.net Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: niche.com

Getting aroundGetting around Aberdeen is exceptionally fast and hassle-free, with local commutes averaging roughly eleven to twelve minutes. Shift workers traveling to primary medical centers like Avera St. Luke's Hospital and Sanford Health navigate clear thoroughfares including Sixth Avenue and Highway 12 without highway gridlock. Parking is virtually frictionless, supported by seven downtown municipal lots managed through a digital portal and ample surface parking at hospital campuses, eliminating the need for paid meters or multi-level garages.

Getting around Aberdeen is exceptionally fast and hassle-free, with local commutes averaging roughly eleven to twelve minutes. Shift workers traveling to primary medical centers like Avera St. Luke's Hospital and Sanford Health navigate clear thoroughfares including Sixth Avenue and Highway 12 without highway gridlock.

Parking is virtually frictionless, supported by seven downtown municipal lots managed through a digital portal and ample surface parking at hospital campuses, eliminating the need for paid meters or multi-level garages.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: valleyrental.net Source 2: livability.com Source 3: areavibes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by Wylie Park, home to Lake Minne-eho for paddle boating, a sandy swimming beach, multi-use recreation trails, and bicycle rentals. Boating, kayaking, and camping thrive just outside town at Richmond Lake and Mina Lake State Recreation Areas, which transition to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling during winter. Brown County is renowned for premier pheasant hunting, while birders frequent Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and golfers play rounds at Lee Park, Rolling Hills, and Moccasin Creek Country Club.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by Wylie Park, home to Lake Minne-eho for paddle boating, a sandy swimming beach, multi-use recreation trails, and bicycle rentals. Boating, kayaking, and camping thrive just outside town at Richmond Lake and Mina Lake State Recreation Areas, which transition to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling during winter.

Brown County is renowned for premier pheasant hunting, while birders frequent Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and golfers play rounds at Lee Park, Rolling Hills, and Moccasin Creek Country Club.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: travelsouthdakota.com Source 2: visitaberdeensd.com Source 3: thealonzowardhotel.com

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

Sanford · eligibility varies by role

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Living in Aberdeen

Aberdeen stands as South Dakota’s resilient Hub City, offering relocating nurses a rare balance of regional medical prominence and effortless small-town living. Anchored by major healthcare providers Avera St. Luke's Hospital and Sanford Health, the city eliminates the typical healthcare worker grind with average commutes under twelve minutes along unobstructed corridors like Sixth Avenue and Highway 12. Free and leased municipal parking make shift arrivals stress-free. Outside the hospital, life centers around community and open plains: enjoy espresso and regional art at Red Rooster Coffee House, spend summer afternoons at Wylie Park or Richmond Lake State Recreation Area, and experience the literary legacy of L. Frank Baum at Storybook Land. Cultural traditions like Arts in the Park and the Brown County Fair reinforce a tight-knit community. The primary tradeoff is the climate: winters on the northern prairie are fiercely cold with blizzard winds and whiteout driving conditions. For healthcare professionals who prepare for the freeze, Aberdeen delivers safe streets, rich outdoor recreation, and time back in every shift.

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As of 2026-05Source 1: valleyrental.net Source 2: travelsouthdakota.com Source 3: thealonzowardhotel.com Source 4: apartmentguide.com Source 5: aberdeensd.com

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