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60 Monument Health Lead Deadwood Hospital
LPN | Primary Care
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$57,673 / year median in South Dakota
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Current Employees:
If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Deadwood, SD USA Department MHMC-LD Primary Care Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Starting Pay Rate Range $25.00- $28.73 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary
- UP TO $10,000 SIGN
ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory setting.
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
Job Description Essential Functions:
Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards. Properly prepares for care of patient by participating in pre-visit planning, preparing exam and treatment areas per clinic standards. Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting. Accurately administers and documents medications in accordance with best practice and clinic policy. Performs nursing procedures and treatments within Scope of Responsibilities according to nursing division and clinic specific standards. Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform and document assessments, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement change to the plan of care in collaboration with RN/provider. Provide/distribute preapproved/preprinted patient education materials. Provide reinforcement of health teaching and discharge instruction provided by RN/provider, directing all patient questions to RN/provider. Completes independent nurse visits as allowed per scope and department policy with appropriate supervision. Assist in management of inbox and complete patient referrals/prior authorizations per policy and scope. Assists and actively participates in onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff per scope and as directed. Positively supports and contributes to departmental development as evidenced by participating in meetings, committees, and continuing education/training. Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities. All other duties as assigned.Additional Requirements Required:
Education- Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- South Dakota Board of Nursing or Wyoming Board of Nursing for Wyoming facilities
Preferred:
Experience- 1+ years of
Healthcare Experience Scheduling Requirements:
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.Physical Requirements:
Very Heavy work- exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.