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 Downtown Campus
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 120 Labree Ave S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Flex
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $27.78
Union Position: Yes

Department Details

The Thief River Falls Behavioral Health Clinic has a full time opening for a LPN or PCT!

As either a LPN or PCT in Behavioral Health, you will be able to assist patients in improving and maintaining their mental health, helping them to live a full life with their chronic illness, which is very rewarding.

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Huge sign on bonus available for both the LPN and PCT!

LPN Wage: $18.48 - 27.78

PCT Wage: $15.00 - 22.50

Plus credit given for previous work experience!

There is also a great opportunity to further your education and become a Certified Medical Assistant! Please apply to find out more details on how you can get your education paid for!

Job Summary

The LPN participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a

registered nurse; ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of patients in your community? Whether you're a newly graduated LPN or have years of experience, this position offers an opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with providers. We're looking for positive, compassionate, and team oriented licensed practical nurses (LPN) who can provide high-quality care that patients and families deserve. LPNs who thrive at our organization are adaptable, reliable, and attentive to detail. Our LPNs educate and communicate with patients and their families. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life!

Available for you:

Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development

A dedicated team that drives diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace

A team-focused employee experience

Fun and fast paced work environment

The PCT's responsibilities include but are not limited to: height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.

Patient Care Technicians have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics.

Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms. Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed. Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.

Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members. Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

The LPN 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.

The PCT must be a high school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum of six months’ experience preferred. Experience in a clinic setting preferred. Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.

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-0196829
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No