Licensed Practical Nurse - Mayo Family Clinic Baldwin - LPN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

Baldwin 2, Family Medicine provides comprehensive primary care services. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, learners, patients, and families in a fast-paced outpatient clinic. The role supports patients from birth through end of life and delivers care in person, by phone or video, and through web-based interactions. The LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of an RN or other assigned supervisor, accepting delegation from the RN, supervisor, and provider to meet patient and family needs. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist with assessment and care planning. Care is delivered in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care. The LPN contributes to a collaborative, team-based practice and helps build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of practical nursing, or have passed the 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 in an applicable setting is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills.
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 in accordance with applicable state requirements.
Maintain current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers when required by the work area and applicable region; specified programs include the American Heart Association or American Red Cross for the Midwest, and Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers in Arizona and Florida.
Additional specialty certification or training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

One year of LPN experience within the last five years is preferred.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems is preferred.
Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within scope of practice for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Conduct focused assessments and reinforce patient education.
Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments, including injections, ear lavages, nebulizer treatments, wound care, catheter care, and suture or staple removal.
Support preventive care services, chronic disease management, and quality improvement initiatives.
Assist with in-clinic procedures.
Independently manage a nurse visit calendar and clinic workflows to support timely, coordinated care.
Collect data through observation and communicate information to assist the RN and/or provider with patient assessment and care planning.
Deliver care in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care.
Participate as a member of the health care team and accept delegated responsibilities from the RN, assigned supervisor, and provider.
May assist with mentoring and instruction, and participate in committees or projects, including quality improvement projects, as assigned.