LPN or Medical Assistant - Full Time

About this role

Join the caring community at Sanford Health, one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. As part of our ambulatory nursing care team, you'll make a difference in the lives of patients through over 5.2 million outpatient visits each year. We pride ourselves on a workplace culture that treats both patients and colleagues like family.

Facility: Sheldon Clinic
Location: 800 Oak St, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $19.00 - $29.50

Department Details
• Work with a diverse range of patients across all ages, enhancing your nursing experience.
• Perform essential tasks including testing, administering vaccines, and facilitating comprehensive patient care.
• Experience the reward of making a positive impact in a rural community.
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with both patients and team members.
• Collaborate as a vital member of a varied interdisciplinary team.
• Benefit from free nursing continuing education opportunities for professional growth.
• Participate in monthly meetings designed for teamwork and improvement.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling, often with a half or full day off during the week.
• Experience generous holiday time off on six major holidays.
• Start earning paid time off (PTO) from your first day of employment.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is eager to grow their skills and create a lasting impact on the lives of patients in their community. You'll provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey, ensuring they feel heard and valued. You'll work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider, or Physician, enjoying a level of autonomy as the primary nurse for a provider within your scope of practice.

Responsibilities
• Ensure the health, comfort, and safety of patients.
• Document thorough medical histories from patients.
• Contribute to patient assessment and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals.
• Counsel patients and families, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate from an accredited practical nursing program and hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with the State Nursing board, or possess multistate licensure privileges. Additionally, maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers a competitive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and generous time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. We invite you to learn more about the total rewards we offer.

Sanford is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you require assistance with your online application due to a disability, please contact us for accommodation options.

Please note that Sanford Health maintains a Drug-Free Workplace Policy, and an accepted offer will require a drug screening and pre-employment background check.

Job Function: Nursing

Required skills

• Patient Care
• Medication Administration
• Patient Assessment