Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Neurology - LPN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

1d•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

Graduate of a school of practical nursing or passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program (e.g., some states allow RN students to take the LPN board exam after completing one to two years in the RN program).
If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting is required.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required.
Current LPN license by applicable state requirements.
BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working as an LPN in inpatient or outpatient setting preferred.
New graduate LPNs are also considered.
Neurology experience preferred.
One year LPN experience within the last five years preferred.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Working closely with adult patients to primarily cover the Botox/nerve injection clinic.
Doing pre-visit phone calls.
Filling out forms.
Reinforcing education.
Assisting in other outpatient roles.
Working closely with RNs, Neurologists and medical secretaries in the outpatient setting.
Providing nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor.
Accepting delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family.
Collecting data through observation and communicating information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning.
Participating as a member of the health care team and accepting delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family.
Delivering care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care.
Possessing excellent communication skills.
Being skillful in mentoring and instructing.
Participating on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.