Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Medicine - LPN

Mayo Clinic • Austin, MN

1d • $25 - $36

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 or assigned supervisor and provider to help meet the needs of patients and families. The role collects information through observation and communicates it to support patient assessment and care planning. The LPN works as a member of the health care team and delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care. The role also calls for excellent communication, mentoring, and instruction skills, and may involve participation in committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

Requirements

• Be a student or graduate of a Practical Nursing program, or have passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program.
• If graduation was not within the last two years, have one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting.
• Hold a current Minnesota LPN license.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

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 or assigned supervisor and provider to help meet patient and family needs.
• Collect data through observation and communicate information to assist with patient assessment and care planning.
• Participate as a member of the health care team.
• Deliver care in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care.
• Mentor and instruct as appropriate.
• May participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible dental coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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