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

Mayo Clinic • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • $27 - $39

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 supervisor to meet patient and family needs, collects data through observation, and communicates information to support RN and/or provider assessment and care planning. As a member of the healthcare team, the LPN delivers care according to the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care.

Requirements

• Graduate from a school of practical nursing, or pass the LPN boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program.
• If graduation did not occur within the last two years, have one year of LPN experience in an applicable setting.
• 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, unless the work area determines it is not required for positions that are not on campus.
• Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

• Family Medicine or Primary Care experience.
• Epic experience.
• Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.

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 with patient assessment and care planning.
• Participate as a member of the healthcare team.
• Deliver care in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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