Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care, Phoenix - LPN

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $27 - $39 • Onsite

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, assigned supervisor, and provider to 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 principles of relationship-based care. The role requires excellent communication skills and skill in mentoring and instruction. The LPN may also participate in committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

The position is with Mayo Clinic Primary Care in Phoenix. Mayo Clinic describes its employee offerings as including competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and continuing education and advancement opportunities. Listed benefits include medical plan options, dental coverage or reimbursement account, vision coverage, HSA and FSA options for eligible expenses, and a competitive retirement package.

Requirements

• Graduate from a school of practical nursing, or pass LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program.
• If graduation did not occur within the last two years, have one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting.
• Have a current LPN license in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have experience working in a team environment.
• Have computer skills.
• Be able to work daytime hours; flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs.
• Be able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
• For Arizona, maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers, subject to work-area requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year of LPN experience within the last five years.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Additional specialty certification or training, as required by the work area.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of an RN or other assigned supervisor.
• Accept delegation from the RN, assigned supervisor, and provider in meeting patient and family needs.
• Collect data through observation and communicate information to assist with patient assessment and care planning.
• Participate as a member of the health care team.
• Deliver care according to 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.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

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