Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Internal Medicine - LPN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

2d•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to its employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. This role involves providing nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or other assigned supervisor. The LPN collects data, communicates observations to assist with patient assessment and care planning, and participates as a member of the health care team. Care is delivered in accordance with the patient care plan and organizational policies. The LPN is expected to have excellent communication skills, be skillful in mentoring and instructing, and may participate in quality improvement projects. The role involves partnering with providers and allied health staff, administering vaccines, medications, and treatments, managing patient communications, supporting preventative care and chronic condition management, and contributing to quality initiatives. Primary Care patient services include managing existing medical needs, preventative care, acute care, and chronic health conditions through various care modalities. LPNs in primary care are valued members of the interprofessional care team, working collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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 (BLS) for Health Care Providers (Arizona and Florida: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers; Midwest: Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
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

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.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred.
Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined 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.
Partners with providers, RNs, and allied health staff to deliver patient-centered care.
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.