What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/Medical Assistant - Sheldon Clinic - Psychology - Full Time position at Sanford Health?
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Facility: Sheldon Clinic
Location: Sheldon, IA
Address: 800 Oak St, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $21.75 - $29.50
Department Details
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in a psychiatric practice. This position will be a primary nurse for our psychiatric nurse practitioner. Our psychiatric nurse practitioner sees pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. The practice is part of a family medicine clinic with other nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, and mental health therapists. Our unique blend of providers allows for patients to receive wholistic care in one location.
Some highlights about our clinic:
-$$ Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants!!$$
-We offer monthly continuing education opportunities for nursing staff
-Holidays off(Christmas day, new years day, memorial day, labor day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving)
-Work 1 Saturday morning(8am or 9am-12) about every 6 weeks
-Schedule would be M, T, Th, F 8am-5pm and W 8am-12pm
-Opportunities for staff to have a voice and provide feedback
-Have access to specialists for patients and self through Sanford
-Staff are driven to stay here because of the community and comradery between patients and staff
Job Summary
Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of your patients in your community? We’re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they are comforted and feel like they are being heard. Our ambulatory LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider or Physician and have the autonomy of being the primary nurse for a provider within their scope of practice.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Counseling patients and family, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans
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.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0179401
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Salary : $22 - $30
