Licensed Practical Nurse - Rheumatology, Shea Campus - LPN

Mayo Clinic•Scottsdale, AZ

23h•$27 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked care provider dedicated to its employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. This role offers continuing education and advancement opportunities for a long, successful career. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor. 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 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.
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.
Ability to work daytime hours, flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Current LPN license by applicable state requirements.
Arizona: Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers.

Nice To Haves

One year of LPN experience within the last five years preferred.
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.