Licensed Practical Nurse - General Internal Medicine - LPN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • $25 - $36

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in General Internal Medicine provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (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 assist with 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, ear lavage, focused nutrition assessments, and blood pressure visits. Telehealth work may include collecting relevant information before provider visits, 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. The role also involves mentoring and instruction and may include participation in committees, projects, and quality improvement initiatives.

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 in an applicable setting is required.
• Current LPN license meeting applicable state requirements, obtained before the start date.
• BLS certification must remain valid for 90 days after the start date; accepted certifications include American Heart Association/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.
• 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 and creative patient-care solutions.
• Ability to explore new paths, procedures, and/or approaches to care-team models.
• Flexibility in adapting to and coping with accelerated changes in the environment.
• 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

• 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 support patient assessment and care planning.
• Deliver care in accordance with patient care plans, organizational policies and procedures, and relationship-based care principles.
• Review patient health histories and medications during patient visits.
• Administer immunizations and perform ear lavage, focused nutrition assessments, and blood pressure visits.
• For telehealth, collect pertinent information before provider visits, research prescription discrepancies, and/or facilitate prior authorization denials.
• Collaborate with providers, desk operations specialists, patient appointment service specialists, interpreters, and medical secretaries.
• Mentor and instruct as appropriate.
• Participate in committees or projects, including quality improvement projects, as applicable.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• 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