Licensed Practical Nurse - General Internal Medicine, Scts. - LPN

Mayo Clinic • Scottsdale, AZ

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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 LPN gathers data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider with patient assessment and care planning. As a member of the health care team, the LPN delivers care according to the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and the principles of relationship-based care.

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 did not occur within the last two years, one year of LPN experience in an applicable setting is required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong customer service skills for a high-touch patient population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with electronic medical records.
• Flexibility to meet staffing needs and work daytime hours.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency in Arizona, subject to the stated exception for some off-campus positions.
• Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

• Family Medicine/Primary Care experience preferred.
• Epic experience preferred.
• Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting 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 in meeting patient and family needs.
• Collect data through observation and communicate information to assist the RN and/or provider in 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 relationship-based care principles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED