Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – International Falls, MN

Next Move Healthcare • International Falls, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking two Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct nursing support to healthcare providers in an outpatient clinic in International Falls, Minnesota. The LPN will assist with patient assessments, clinical procedures, medication administration, patient education, and daily care coordination within the LPN scope of practice. The clinic uses a one-nurse-per-provider staffing model, and nurses may also assist other providers and clinical staff as needed.

This full-time, permanent position guarantees 40 hours per week and offers either five 8-hour day shifts or four 10-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with the schedule determined by the assigned provider. There are no weekend, holiday, or on-call responsibilities. The role uses Epic EMR and is based in a smaller, community-focused rural healthcare setting.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Active Minnesota Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to provide safe and effective nursing care, obtain vital signs, assist with examinations, and perform interventions within the LPN scope of practice.
• Strong patient assessment, observation, and communication skills.
• Ability to use electronic medical records and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Ability to work closely with assigned healthcare providers and communicate effectively with other clinical team members.
• Ability to work either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, depending on provider scheduling requirements.
• Willingness to assist other providers and nurses within the clinic as needed.
• Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening or test in accordance with facility requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, professionalism, and ability to manage multiple clinical responsibilities in a busy outpatient environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a primary care practice or outpatient healthcare setting.
• Experience supporting physicians or advanced practice providers in a one-nurse-per-provider staffing model.
• Familiarity with Epic EMR.
• Experience with outpatient nursing procedures, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination.
• Background in family medicine, internal medicine, or general outpatient nursing.
• Ability to independently organize daily clinical responsibilities while maintaining effective communication with providers.
• Experience in a smaller healthcare environment where clinical staff collaborate across multiple patient care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and clinical support to patients.
• Work with an assigned healthcare provider to coordinate patient visits, clinical workflows, and daily care activities.
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, current medications, and relevant clinical information.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and minor outpatient procedures.
• Assist healthcare providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and clinical treatments.
• Administer medications and perform nursing interventions in accordance with provider orders, facility protocols, and the Minnesota LPN scope of practice.
• Monitor patient conditions, identify changes in health status, and communicate findings to the assigned provider or supervising nurse.
• Perform clinical procedures, collect specimens, and complete other nursing tasks as supported by training, competency, and provider direction.
• Educate patients and caregivers about medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up instructions.
• Coordinate referrals, follow-up appointments, and continuity-of-care activities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Epic EMR.
• Follow infection prevention practices, patient safety protocols, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Assist other providers, nurses, and clinical teams within the clinic when needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and administrative staff to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Support routine clinic operations, including examination room preparation, supply management, and maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.
• Promote a positive patient experience through compassionate communication, professionalism, and attentive nursing care.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available; amount discussed at time of offer and typically paid in installments during the first year.
• 40 hours guaranteed per week.
• Choice of five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts.
• No weekend, holiday, or on-call responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed