Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Medicine - LPN

Mayo Clinic • Austin, MN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor. The LPN accepts delegation from the RN or assigned supervisor to help meet the needs of patients and families.

The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider with patient assessment and care planning. As a member of the health care team, the LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and the principles of relationship-based care. The role requires excellent communication skills and skill in mentoring and instructing. The LPN may also participate in committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

Requirements

• Be a student or graduate of a Practical Nursing program, or have passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program.
• If graduation was not within the last two years, have one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting.
• Hold a current Minnesota LPN license.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Have excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of an RN or other assigned supervisor.
• Accept delegation from the RN or assigned supervisor in meeting patient and family needs.
• Collect data through observation and communicate information to assist the RN and/or provider with patient assessment and care planning.
• Participate as a member of the health care team and accept delegation from the RN, assigned supervisor, and provider in meeting patient and family needs.
• Deliver care in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care.
• Mentor and instruct as appropriate.
• May participate in committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed