Licensed Practical Nurse - Altru Health

**Altru Health Overview:**

• We are a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality patient care, innovative treatments, and exceptional service.

**Job Description:**

• As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be responsible for providing direct patient care, working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• You will assist registered nurses and licensed practitioners in identifying patient needs and priorities of care, contributing to the evaluation of the plan of care by gathering, observing, recording, and communicating patient responses to nursing interventions.
• Demonstrate competency and ability to carry out department-specific functions in accordance with department standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the implementation of an integrated patient-centered care plan.
• Assign or delegate the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.
• Identify early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and report accordingly.
• Implement nursing interventions and prescribed medical regimens in a timely and safe manner, documenting nursing care provided accurately and timely.

**Certifications/Requirements:**

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota, prior to start date.
• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Dakota or Compact State Agreement within 6 months of start date.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of start date.