Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN - Specialty Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse on its Specialties Care team at the M Health Fairview Specialty Clinic Edina in Edina, Minnesota. The multi-specialty clinic serves pediatric and adult patients, and this role supports all departments. The position is 1.0 FTE, or 80 hours per two-week pay period, and is benefits-eligible. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. The LPN performs delegated nursing and medical functions, including collecting patient data and delivering care to an assigned group of patients or an individual patient. The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician/authorized practitioner and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. The role requires adherence to applicable policies, procedures, and nursing practice guidelines.

Requirements

Vocational school education or an Associate Degree in Nursing.
Minnesota Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience.
Previous ambulatory care experience.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

Collect data for patient assessments, involving patients, families, and other health team members as appropriate.
Document collected data and care in the medical record.
Report unusual data or changes in a patient's condition promptly to the RN or physician/authorized practitioner.
Deliver care delegated by the RN or physician/authorized practitioner and follow the patient's plan of care.
Prioritize work based on patient acuity, available resources, and patient and 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.
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 effectively with other members of the health care team and provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely verbal and written information.
Use communication approaches appropriate to patient and family needs.