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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

LPN or RN - Post Acute Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOlathe, KS, USA$26 - $48In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
  • Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
  • If the position requires IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of 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 a minimum of 400 hours of experience as an LPN at another facility.
  • Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with the State Nursing Board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
  • Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications, and complete required annual continuing education units and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
  • An active LPN or RN license is required at the time of hire; LPNs must be IV certified.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles for residents in the relevant clinical setting.
  • Practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and use age- and population-specific standards related to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs, as described in the care plan.
  • Perform testing to evaluate data reflecting residents’ status and provide the needed care.
  • Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to assist in emergencies.
  • 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.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
  • Work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
  • Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Counsel residents, family members, and/or resident advocates under the direction of an RN, advanced practice provider, or physician on prevention and treatment plans.
  • Use knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Associate degree in practical nursing.

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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