Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Orthopedic Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse on its Orthopedic Specialty Care Team. This 1.0 FTE position is 80 hours per two-week pay period and is benefits eligible. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a potential limited Saturday morning rotation. The position is located at Fairview Orthopedic Surgery Specialists Clinic in the Clinic and Surgery Center on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team cares for pediatric and adult patients with a broad spectrum of bone and joint injuries and complex conditions affecting the ankles, feet, hands, shoulders, elbows, and spine, as well as musculoskeletal tumors. The LPN performs delegated nursing and medical functions involving data collection and care delivery for assigned patients. The role works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician/authorized practitioner and in collaboration with other healthcare team members. The LPN follows applicable policies, procedures, and nursing practice guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
Current LPN license.
Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory care experience.
At least one year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Follow the patient’s plan of care.
Prioritize work based on patient acuity, available resources, and patient or family preferences in collaboration with the RN or physician/authorized practitioner.
Perform high- and low-risk technical procedures, including medication-related procedures, as defined by the clinical setting.
Recognize when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.
Implement assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan.
Document care in the medical record.
Communicate compliance and concerns effectively to the delegating RN or physician/authorized practitioner.
Take action to assure continuity of care for assigned patients.
Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and nursing practice guidelines.
Respond appropriately to emergent situations.
Communicate verbal and written information clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly.
Use communication approaches appropriate to patient and family needs.