Licensed Practical Nurse - General Internal Medicine Executive Health - LPN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

6d•$25 - $36

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in Executive and Development Health within General Internal Medicine, supporting a team-based, comprehensive and expedited health care evaluation for working executive-level employees. Patient visits may include reviewing health histories and medications, administering immunizations, cerumen removal by microsuction, focused nutrition assessments, and blood pressure visits. Some visits are conducted by phone before a provider visit, with an opportunity for rotational remote work. Telehealth encounters may also involve updating health information, researching prescription discrepancies, and facilitating prior authorization denials. 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 support patient assessment and care planning. Care is delivered according to the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care. The LPN collaborates with providers and other members of the care team, and may participate in mentoring, instruction, committees, projects, and quality improvement work.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of practical nursing, or have 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 verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in clinical and/or research settings.
Ability to work effectively with multiple members of an interdisciplinary care team.
Strong, effective, and open communication skills to build mutual understanding, trust, and rapport with team members.
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and participate in developing innovative solutions to patient care.
Ability to explore new paths, procedures, and approaches to care-team models and adapt to accelerated changes in the environment.
Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements, obtained before the start date.
Valid BLS certification for 90 days after the start date; acceptable certifications include AHA/Heartcode BLS, Military Training Network, or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review patient health histories and medications.
Administer immunizations.
Perform cerumen removal using microsuction.
Conduct focused nutrition assessments and blood pressure visits.
Conduct some patient visits by phone ahead of provider visits.
Update health information during telehealth encounters.
Research prescription discrepancies and facilitate prior authorization denials.
Provide nursing care under the direct supervision of an RN or other assigned supervisor, accepting delegated responsibilities to meet patient and family needs.
Collect data through observation and communicate information to assist with patient assessment and care planning.
Deliver care in accordance with patient care plans, organizational policies and procedures, and relationship-based care principles.
Collaborate with providers, desk operations specialists, patient appointment service specialists, interpreters, and medical secretaries.
Mentor and instruct as appropriate and potentially participate in committees, projects, and quality improvement projects.