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: Thief River Falls Medical Center
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 3001 Sanford Pkwy, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Flex
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $18.48 - $27.78
Union Position: Yes
Department Details
Join our Family Medicine team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), utilizing a team-based approach to patient care in a fun and supportive work environment.
Flex positions receive an additional 5% of base wage and qualify for full-time benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) with match, and paid time off.
Job Summary
Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse; ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients. Documenting a thorough medical history from patient and performing a physical exam to determine patient's needs. Discussing information collected from patients with a registered nurse and administering medications or treatments as ordered. Providing technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Counseling patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.
Qualifications
Must have graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing program leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Associate's degree in practical nursing is preferred. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.
Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as a RN (or LPN) at another facility.
If IV therapy is required, the incumbent must have completed, upon date of hire or within designated timeframe as determined by the department, a board approved educational program that included intravenous therapy in the curriculum or successfully completed a course in intravenous therapy that was developed according to board guidelines and approved by the board.
Requires current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states of practice.
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-0197301
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
