Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedics

About Sanford

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Responsibilities

• The individual is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care required for the patient and will assist in the development and revision of patient’s care plan.
• Prepares instruments, equipment, materials and exam rooms to ensure the appropriate items are available for patient care.
• Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner to ensure the accuracy of the patient record for future use.
• Assists the provider with exams, tests and procedures and provides patient instructions to provide appropriate patient care and ensures the patient is knowledgeable on self-care procedures.
• Performs basic procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice to.
• Completes clerical or insurance processes to ensure the proper documentation and submission of charges is completed in a timely manner.
• Assists the provider with obtaining, processing or explaining test results or prescriptions to the patient to ensure the information is accurate and understood by the patient.
• Communicates with patients regarding their concerns and collects information to resolve the matter, if within their scope, or relays the information to the provider for further follow-up.
• Participates in the development of the care plan with other team members to safely and accurately implement the plan.
• Provides instruction to the patient and/or family members to ensure an understanding of the information pertaining to the patient.
• Completes steps to fill prescriptions per protocol and completes prior authorization forms to ensure proper billing and fill of the prescription for the patient.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• For Wound Clinic, must complete a UHMS certified introductory course in wound care and hyperbaric medicine within first 3 months.
• Experience as a licensed practical nurse within an area relative to the hiring department preferred.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license awarded by the State of Michigan.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire.
• For LPNs who may be requested to float to a Wisconsin clinic, a WI LPN license must be obtained within the first 3 months.
• For Wound Clinic, a Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) certification is required within 3 ½ years.
• If travel to offsite locations is required, must possess a valid driver’s license and have a driving record without a significant history of accidents and/or convictions of moving violations.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Compensation: Salary Range: 24.72 - 32.42 Union Position: Yes Department Details AFSCME Job Posting Internal Posting Timeline: Friday, May 22, 2025 - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:30pm Benefits Eligibility: Part-time Employee Status: Part-time Hours: 8:00am, 8:30am or as assigned Overtime Status: 40 - Over 12 hours in 1 day or 40 hours in 1 week Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of a primary care provider, as part of the healthcare team, and is responsible for providing general clinical nursing support.

Qualifications

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