Licensed Practical Nurse - General Internal Medicine - LPN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

23h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in General Internal Medicine at the Mayo Building. Patient visits may include reviewing health histories and medications, administering immunizations, performing ear lavage, conducting focused nutrition assessments, and completing blood pressure visits. Telehealth responsibilities 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. Under the direct supervision of an RN or other assigned supervisor, the LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients and accepts delegation to meet patient and family needs. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to support RN and provider assessment and care planning. Care is delivered according to the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care. The LPN is expected to communicate effectively, mentor and instruct skillfully, and may participate in committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of practical nursing or have passed the LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program.
• If graduation occurred more than two years ago, one year of LPN experience in an applicable setting is required.
• 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.
• Demonstrated effective and open communication to achieve mutual understanding and build trust and rapport with team members.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment while participating in the development of innovative and creative solutions to patient care.
• Ability to explore new paths, procedures, and/or approaches to models of care teams.
• Flexibility in adapting to and coping with accelerated changes in the environment.
• Current LPN license meeting applicable state requirements, obtained before the start date.
• BLS certification valid for 90 days after the start date. Accepted certifications include AHA/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.
• 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 to help meet the needs of patients and families.
• Collect data through observation and communicate information to assist the RN and/or provider with patient assessment and care planning.
• Deliver care in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care.
• Conduct patient visits that may include health history and medication reviews, immunization administration, ear lavage, focused nutrition assessments, and blood pressure visits.
• Support telehealth visits by collecting pertinent information before provider visits, researching prescription discrepancies, and/or facilitating prior authorization denials.
• Collaborate with providers, desk operations specialists, patient appointment service specialists, interpreters, and medical secretaries.
• Mentor and instruct as appropriate and potentially participate in committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

What This Job Offers

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