Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Neurology - LPN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

1d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient/Ambulatory Neurology LPN will be working closely with adult patients to primarily cover the Botox/nerve injection clinic. The LPN will be doing pre-visit phone calls, filling out forms, reinforcing education, assisting in other outpatient roles. The LPN will be working closely with RNs, Neurologists and medical secretaries in the outpatient setting. 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

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Prior experience working as an LPN in inpatient or outpatient setting preferred, but new graduate LPNs are also considered.

Responsibilities

Cover the Botox/nerve injection clinic.
Conduct pre-visit phone calls.
Fill out forms.
Reinforce patient education.
Assist in other outpatient roles.
Provide nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor.
Accept delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family.
Collect data through observation and communicate information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning.
Participate as a member of the health care team.
Deliver care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care.
Possess excellent communication skills.
Be skillful in mentoring and instructing.
May participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.