Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Internal Medicine - LPN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

5d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to putting patients first and investing in its employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. This role offers continuing education and advancement opportunities. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor. 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 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. In primary care, LPNs partner with providers, RNs, and allied health staff to deliver patient-centered care, administer vaccines, medications, and treatments, manage patient communications, support preventative care and chronic condition management, and independently manage nurse calendars. Primary Care locations offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where LPNs work closely with an interdisciplinary team while building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of practical nursing or passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program.
Current LPN license by applicable state requirements.
Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required.
Ability to work daytime hours, flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred.
If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting is required.
One year LPN experience within the last five years preferred.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor.
Accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family.
Collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning.
Participates as a member of the health care team.
Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care.
Possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and instructing.
May participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.
Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments (injections, ear lavages, nebulizers, wound care, suture/staple removal, vision/hearing screenings, fluoride varnish, etc.).
Manages patient communications via phone, online messages, and telehealth.
Supports preventative care and chronic condition management, reinforcing patient education.
Independently manages nurse calendars, ensuring timely, accurate patient care.
Contributes to quality initiatives by closing care gaps and improving outcomes.