Licensed Practical Nurse – Consultative Medicine General Internal Medicine - LPN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

Mayo Clinic's Division of General Internal Medicine in Rochester is one of the largest academic general internal medicine divisions in the world - serving as the gateway in evaluating and caring for adult patients that may have unexplained symptoms and/or complex medical conditions. Consultative Medicine Clinic (a section of GIM) provides consultative medical care to patients that reside outside of Olmsted county in Minnesota. Consultative Medicine sees new patients to Mayo Clinic for an initial comprehensive evaluation. The LPN role in Consultative Medicine includes, but is not limited to, patient visits (face to face and via telephone) review of patient health history, medication review, immunization administration, focused nutrition assessments, and blood pressure visits. Telehealth interactions may include collecting pertinent information prior to their arrival to the clinic, researching prescription discrepancies, and/or facilitating prior authorization denials. The LPN collaborates daily with physicians, nursing colleagues, and support staff. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning. The LPN participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family. The LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The LPN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and instructing; and may participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of practical nursing or passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program (e.g., some states allow RN students to take the LPN board exam after completing one to two years in the RN program).
If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting is required.
Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Ability to work daytime hours, flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the clinical and/or research settings.
Able to work effectively with multiple members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Demonstrates strong, effective and open communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and build trust and rapport with team members.
Able to work in a rapidly changing environment while participating in developing innovative and creative solutions to patient care.
Displays flexibility in adapting and coping with accelerated changes within the environment.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

One year LPN experience within the last five years preferred.
Experience working in a team environment.
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred.
Excels in creative experimentation and is able to explore new paths, procedures, and /or approaches to models of care teams.
Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

Patient visits (face to face and via telephone)
Review of patient health history
Medication review
Immunization administration
Focused nutrition assessments
Blood pressure visits
Collecting pertinent information prior to their arrival to the clinic
Researching prescription discrepancies
Facilitating prior authorization denials
Collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning
Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care
Mentoring and instructing
Participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects