Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives LPN Long Term Care in Garrison, North Dakota
Overview
CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison includes the services of a 22-bed critical access hospital, a 28-bed skilled nursing facility, an attached rural health clinic, and a newly remodeled Emergency Department that is available 24 hours a day. We offer many outpatient services, including physical therapy, radiology services, laboratory services, cardiac rehabilitation, and IV treatments.
Since opening in 1952, CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison has been dedicated to serving the residents of Garrison and the surrounding rural communities.
Garrison Memorial Hospital is equipped with 4 emergency rooms, on-site lab, radiology, CT and physical therapy services. Our patients have access to 24/7 emergency care, swing-bed program, and acute care services. Our professional and caring staff is dedicated to ensuring patients have compassionate and excellent care.
CHI St. Alexius Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
Free Membership to Care.com
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
457(b) Retirement Program and Matching 403(b) Retirement Program
Wellness Program
Responsibilities
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Works under the supervision of the registered Nurse/Director of Nursing. The Licensed practical Nurse will function as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Functions according to State Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Policies & Procedure and the Mission and Philosophy of the Facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Gather preliminary patient information
Record vital signs
Perform injections
Care for and dress wounds
Provide help for daily care
Monitor a variety of health care equipment
Monitor medication charts ensuring patients get the correct dosage
Feed incapacitated patients that aren’t able to feed themselves
Maintain and monitor IVs
Prep the patient for procedures
Inform patients of how to take care of themselves after the hospital stay
Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
Licensure: Licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the state of ND or in a compact state. Graduate Practical Nurse (G.P.N.) must practice under the supervision of a registered nurse while the work authorization to practice is valid.
Experience: Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required.
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Pay Range
$18.86 - $25.22 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.