LPN or Med Aide - Hospice - PRN

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. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Med Aide to join our cottage hospice team.

Work Shift:

Scheduled. Weekly

Hours:

0. Compensation:
Salary Range: $22–$36. Union Position:
No. Department:
Hospice.

• Provide comfort‑focused, patient‑centered care to individuals and families during one of the most meaningful stages of life.
• Support symptom management, emotional comfort, and dignity for every patient, working closely with an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles and perform testing to assess patient data, interpreting information to identify age‑specific needs and provide the required care.
• Practice within the full scope of nursing expertise, utilizing appropriate age and population‑specific standards in the home care setting.
• Ensure the health, comfort, and safety of patients and residents.
• Apply knowledge of medications and their effects to administer treatments safely.
• Develop a self‑care program by educating patients and residents.
• Identify common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe home environment.
• Administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed.

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• When department requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota, hold a Board‑approved AASPN degree where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred.
• Maintain an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with the State Nursing Board and/or possess multi‑state licensure privileges.
• Obtain and subsequently maintain required department‑specific competencies and certifications.
• Depending on location, a valid driver’s license may be required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers is required.

• Self‑scheduling.
• Maximum patient ratio of 1:4.
• Flexibility for LPNs working toward obtaining their RN license.

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