Licensed Practical Nurse - General Internal Medicine Executive Health - LPN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

6d • $25 - $36

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Executive and Development Health 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; 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.

Patient visits may include reviewing health histories and medications, administering immunizations, removing cerumen by microsuction, conducting focused nutrition assessments, and providing blood pressure visits. Some visits take place by phone before a provider visit, and rotational remote work may be available. Telehealth work may include updating health information, researching prescription discrepancies, and facilitating prior authorization denials. The LPN collaborates daily with providers, desk operations specialists, patient appointment service specialists, interpreters, and medical secretaries.

Executive and Development Health is part of General Internal Medicine and uses a team approach to provide comprehensive, expedited health care evaluations for working executive-level employees. The LPN participates as a member of the health care team, mentors and instructs as appropriate, and may contribute to committees, projects, and quality improvement initiatives.

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 in an applicable setting.
• Hold a current RN license in accordance with applicable state requirements before the start date, as stated in the posting.
• Hold valid BLS certification that remains valid for 90 days after the start date; accepted certifications include AHA/Heartcode BLS, Military Training Network, and Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
• Obtain any additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training required by the work area.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adapt to unpredictable situations in clinical and/or research settings.
• Work effectively with multiple members of an interdisciplinary care team and communicate openly to build mutual understanding, trust, and rapport.
• Work in a rapidly changing environment and participate in developing innovative solutions to patient care.
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to and coping with accelerated changes in the environment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of LPN experience within the last five years is preferred.
• Ability to explore new paths, procedures, and approaches to models of care teams and to engage in creative experimentation.

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 the needs of patients and families.
• Collect data through observation and communicate information to assist with patient assessment and care planning.
• 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 and participate in telehealth encounters.
• Update health information, research prescription discrepancies, and facilitate prior authorization denials during telehealth encounters as applicable.
• 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.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible pre-tax expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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