Licensed Practical Nurse Ambulatory Plastic Surgery - LPN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The LPN provides care to pediatric and adult patients in a variety of specialties including Plastics, Gynecology, Thoracic, Breast, Endocrine, Bariatric and Liver/Pancreas. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning. The LPN participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family. The LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The LPN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and instructing; and may participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of practical nursing or passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program.
• If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of LPN experience in an applicable setting is required.
• Current LPN license by applicable state requirements.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers (BCLS) certificate of course completion required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within clinical and/or research settings.
• Effective communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and build trust with team members.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and develop innovative solutions to patient care.
• Flexibility in adapting to accelerated changes within the environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN or assigned supervisor.
• Collect data through observation and communicate information to assist in patient assessment and care planning.
• Participate as a member of the health care team.
• Deliver care in accordance with the patient care plan and organizational policies.
• Mentor and instruct other team members.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed