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LPN

CHI, Dickinson, ND, United States


Job Summary And Responsibilities
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide compassionate nursing care to our residents, under the direction of a physician or Registered Nurse. Every day, you will assess resident needs and deliver essential physical or psychosocial care. To be successful in this role, you will exhibit genuine compassion for patient well-being, an understanding of your critical role in ensuring their comfort, and the patience to explain procedures, answer questions, and maintain accurate documentation.

Interviews patients and records their medical history

Obtains and documents patient vital signs; reports abnormal findings promptly

Administers and documents administration of treatments and medications within scope of practice; may administer oral, topical, and suppository medications; administer injections, infusions, and blood transfusions; start IVs

Verifies that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately

Observes and records patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments

Serves as a liaison between physician and patient; shares information and reinforces education and instructions provided by the care provider

Job Requirements
Required

Completion of an accredited LPN program and

Licensed Practical Nurse: ND, upon hire and

Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

1 year of experience

Where You'll Work
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, part of CommonSpirit Heath, a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood, Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care, assisted and residential living communities, community health services organizations, home health agencies, and numerous outpatient facilities.

Pay Range
$23.05 - $32.56 /hour

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