LPN or Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic

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

Job Description:

LPN or Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic at Sanford Health summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Sanford Health's Orthopedic Clinic provides quality patient care under the supervision of healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include assisting with medical procedures, documenting patient histories, and counseling patients and families on care plans. This full-time position offers opportunities for skill expansion and fosters a supportive work culture focused on patient and employee well-being.
Careers With Purpose With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2 million outpatient and clinic visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr Location: Fargo, ND Address: 1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $17.00 - $29.50 Pay Info: . Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates! Department Details Join our busy and growing Orthopedic Clinic that works with a variety of patients across generations. You will be working side by side with our Providers to provide excellent patient care. There is opportunity to work with a variety of disciplines our clinic partners with and create relationships. This role offers plenty of chances to expand skills. LPN and Medical Assistant duties include assisting with dressing changes, staple/suture removals, brace fittings, order entry, drawing up medications, opportunity to learn splinting/castings, and various counsels to join if interested. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8a-5p, no weekends or major holidays. 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-0217749 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No
  
  Keywords:
  Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Orthopedic Clinic, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Ambulatory Care, Medical Procedures, Health Services
  

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