R-0236065 Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler

Sanford Health

2 months ago

South Dakota$24 - $36/hrPer Diem / PRNLong Term Care

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sanford Health as a R-0236065 Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler in United States.

Requirements

Job Description Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting.

Possess the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $24 - $36/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Sanford Health as a R-0236065 Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler.

Key Skills

Licensed Practical NurseNursing CareLong Term CarePatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationTreatment AdministrationInterdisciplinary Care TeamDocumentationPatient SafetyAge Specific StandardsProblem RecognitionEffective CommunicationConfidentialityPatient EducationIV Therapy Management

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Responsibilities include demonstrating nursing knowledge, performing testing to evaluate resident status, recognizing problems, and ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates R-0236065 Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler at Sanford Health a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Long Term Care registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Long Term Care — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Long Term Care position at Sanford Health is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $36000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in South Dakota.

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($36k–$36k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Care, Long Term Care, Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Treatment Administration, Interdisciplinary Care Team, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Long Term Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Responsibilities include demonstrating nursing knowledge, performing testing to evaluate resident ...

Benefits package: Mileage reimbursement, Premium pay rates, Weekend shift differential, Evening/night shift differential. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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