LPN - Pediatric Home Health - FT (Straight Nights)

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

LPN - Pediatric Home Health - FT (Straight Nights) at Sanford Health summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides one-on-one patient care in a home health setting, focusing on the needs of stable and predictable patients. Responsibilities include administering medical treatments, personal care, and patient education while ensuring comfort and safety. Candidates must hold a current LPN license and possess skills in treatment administration, documentation, and patient communication.
Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility: Fargo Equip Location: Fargo, ND Address: 3223 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA Shift: 10 Hours - Night Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 32.00 Salary Range: $24 - $36 Department Details One-on-one patient care in the Fargo-Moorhead area.. Part Time or Full Time hours. Valuable person centered care experiences! Nurses who work in home care enjoy the time and freedom to focus on a single client's needs. Private Duty Nursing duties may include administering medical treatments as ordered by the physician, vent cares, suctioning, G-Tube cares, , exercise program and providing personal cares. Sign on BONUS! Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care for stable and predictable patients of all ages in the home care setting. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the patient in the relevant setting and possesses the ability to perform testing to assess data reflective of the patient's status and to interpret appropriately the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in the home care setting. Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients. Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing to provide patient care and treatment. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients. Knowledge of patient education principles to develop a self-care program. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe environment, specific to the home setting. Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Skill in documenting and maintaining records. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, health care providers, and the public. Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions. Ability to interpret, adapt, and follow guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Counsels patients and family members, 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. One year of professional nursing experience preferred. 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. Valid driver's license required. 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-0212586 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

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