Licensed Practical Nurse- Family practice

Allina Health • Buffalo, MN

2d • $25 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic supports providers in delivering timely, quality patient health care services in an outpatient clinic. The role may involve working with a team that supports multiple providers and includes collecting patient information, providing patient care, and communicating with patients and care team members. The position is based at Allina Health Group Greenway Clinic and requires floating, with mileage reimbursement. The schedule is a 10-hour day shift, 40 hours per week, with no weekend rotation.

The LPN provides patient care support as delegated by a provider or RN; administers therapies and medications; supports follow-up visits and prior authorizations; and assists with care before and after encounters or procedures. The role also supports quality improvement, patient flow, clinical documentation, communications, specimen processing, procedures, physician orders, and exam-room readiness. Clinical functions must remain within the scope of the LPN license and be performed as ordered by a physician.

The position requires an associate's or vocational degree from a Board of Nursing-approved LPN program and an applicable Minnesota or Wisconsin LPN license. Candidates must also hold a qualifying current BLS certification or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire. Two years of clinic LPN experience is preferred. The listed base pay range is $24.62 to $33.74 per hour. A $2,000 starting bonus is available for eligible external talent.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree from a Board of Nursing-approved LPN program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license from the Minnesota Board of Nursing, or a Wisconsin LPN license if working in Wisconsin or interacting remotely with Wisconsin patients; both state licenses may be required depending on services at the hired location.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to perform light work, lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinic LPN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support as delegated by a provider or RN.
• Administer therapies, including medications, and support follow-up scheduling and prior authorizations.
• Provide patient care before and after encounters or procedures and provide preventive or other health information.
• Collaborate with providers and the care team to improve and manage quality goals.
• Start, monitor, and discontinue IVs when required by site needs and training.
• Room patients, manage patient flow, and obtain relevant patient medical information and data.
• Measure and record vital signs and other indicators in the medical record.
• Coordinate and document communications of medical information, confirming information with patients when necessary.
• Assist patients in preparing for physician exams, including providing psycho-emotional support.
• Collect, label, and process specimens accurately and promptly.
• Assist physicians with procedures, including preparing medication as needed.
• Organize patient flow to support efficient provider work.
• Make outbound follow-up calls as directed, which may include notifying patients of test results.
• Chart information accurately and completely in the patient medical record.
• Check out patients and schedule follow-up visits when appropriate.
• Receive or initiate patient phone calls; answer phones cordially, professionally, and promptly.
• Confirm or reiterate patient symptoms using the patient's own words when appropriate.
• Arrange appropriate appointments or forward inquiries to an RN or provider for review or recommendation.
• Document all encounters and patient interactions accurately and completely in the electronic medical record.
• Process physician orders and perform clinical functions within the scope of the license as ordered by a physician.
• Respond promptly to patient needs and requests.
• Review patient charts before visits to ensure test results, therapy reports, and other information are available.
• Provide patient instructions as directed by a physician.
• Clean, prepare, organize, and restock exam rooms; ensure proper room maintenance and sterilize instruments as trained.
• Keep teaching supplies and exam-room supplies stocked according to standards and patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.
• A $2,000 starting bonus for eligible external talent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree