Licensed Practical Nurse - General Internal Medicine Executive Health - LPN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

In the LPN role within Executive and Development Health, patient visits include but are not limited to review of patient health history, medication review, immunization administration, cerumen removal (microsuction), focused nutrition assessments, and blood pressure visits. At times patient visits are conducted by phone ahead of a provider visit and there is opportunity for rotational remote work. Telehealth encounters can also include updating health information, researching prescription discrepancies, and/or facilitating prior authorization denials. The LPN collaborates daily with providers, desk operations specialists, patient appointment service specialists, interpreters, and medical secretaries. The Executive and Development Health program resides within General Internal Medicine and leverages a team approach to a comprehensive, expedited health care evaluation for working executive level employees.
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

• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Review of patient health history
• Medication review
• Immunization administration
• Cerumen removal (microsuction)
• Focused nutrition assessments
• Blood pressure visits
• Collects data through observation
• Communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning
• Participates as a member of the health care team
• Accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family
• Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care
• Mentoring and instructing
• Participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees