Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay
Range: $21.79 - $32.68 Summary: Rotating Shifts Day/Night The Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) performs and documents assessments appropriate to licensure. This
position ensures health history and admission process is completed and that
intervention or referrals are made. The LPN identifies discharge planning and
education needs, provides patient care, and performs personal cares. The
Licensed Practical Nurse communicates patient progress, and adjusts own
workload. Essential Job Functions: Everything we do is underscored by a why —
and that why is one another. To take the best care of our patients and community
— including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to
growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where
support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities
to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the
fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want
it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Assists the registered nurse or other licensed practitioner in the
identification of patient needs, priorities of care and goals based on patient's
age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs.
Contributes to the evaluation of the plan of care by gathering, observing,
recording, and communicating patient responses to nursing interventions.
Modifies the plan of care in collaboration with licensed practitioner.
Demonstrates competency and ability to carry out department specific functions
in accordance to the department's standards of care, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the
department/organization. Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team,
contributing to the implementation of an integrated patient-centered care plan.
Assigns or delegates the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions
to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence
to accomplish safely. Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a
patient's condition and reports appropriately. Implements nursing interventions
and prescribed medical regimens in a timely and safe manner and documents
nursing care provided accurately and timely. Collaborates and communicates
relevant and timely patient information with patients/families and other
multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality and continuity of care. Reports
the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly according to standard
operating procedure. Participates in the health education approved by a licensed
practitioner. Assists in the discharge planning, appropriate education and
counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the
department/organization. Certification: Licensed Practical N Nurse | North
Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date
| HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association
(AHA)| Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System IV
Certification Course | Multiple Issuers | Within 6 months of Start Date |
Employee Provides HR a Copy Notes: LPN program must be board-approved associate
degree that includes intravenous therapy in the curriculum OR Must successfully
complete ND Board of Nursing approved intravenous therapy (IV) course within 6
months of hire Temporary LPN license accepted prior to start. Must hold an
unencumbered nursing license prior to start. Language Requirements: This
position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to
ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and
team members. Physical Demands : • Sit: Occasionally (5-33%) • Stand: Frequently
(34-66%) • Walk: Frequently (34-66%) • Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%) • Reach:
Frequently (34-66%) • Crawl: Not Applicable • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally
(5-33%) • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%) • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously
(67-100%) • See: Continuously (67-100%) • Hear: Continuously (67-100%) Weight
Demands: • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Carry: Medium
(20-40 pounds) • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Slide/Transfer: Medium
(20-40 pounds) Working Conditions: • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) • Outdoor:
Not Applicable • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable Driving Requirement
Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main
responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers:
Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost
daily. Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as
frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not
expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver
Reference ID: R4403 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best
care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors —
we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At
Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what
we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest
technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take
your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small
community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its
full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and
401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life
and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO) At Altru,
everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe
in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the
trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to
quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can
thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the
latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving
back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of
a small community with a big heart. Want a closer look at life at Altru? Follow
us on our careers social channels to see our people, culture, and impact in
action—and stay up to date on new opportunities. Facebook.com/AltruCareers
Instagram.com/AltruCareers Altru provides reasonable accommodations to
individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers
to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process
to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for
pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s
Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Altru is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal
Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no
charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at
hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is
available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates
in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if
necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new
employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.