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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeFort Collins, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
  • For positions requiring IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in the curriculum or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
  • Attend a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span, or have at least 400 hours of experience as an LPN at another facility.
  • Hold a current, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with a State Nursing Board or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
  • Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
  • Complete required annual continuing education units and department and facility competency training requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
  • Apply nursing principles in the relevant clinical setting and provide care within the full scope of nursing expertise, following age- and population-specific standards for residents’ physical and psychosocial needs as set out in the care plan.
  • Perform testing to evaluate residents’ status and provide the care needed.
  • Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergent situations.
  • Ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety.
  • Contribute to resident assessments and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
  • Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public, and work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
  • Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Counsel residents, family members, or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
  • Apply resident education principles to develop self-care programs.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.5M
Headquarters
Fargo, ND
Founded
1894

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