Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Pediatrics and Adolescent Med - LPN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Care patient services include health care for existing medical needs, preventative care, acute care, and management of chronic health conditions. Care is provided through in-person visits, phone, video and web-based care. LPNs in all primary care practices are valued members of the interprofessional care team, collaborating with physicians, advanced practitioners, non-licensed allied health professionals, registered nurses, and student learners. Primary Care locations offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that allows LPNs to work closely with an interdisciplinary team while building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients. Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (CPAM) practice provides care to infants, children, and adolescents through college. The CPAM LPN is responsible for patient preparation, responding to parent online messages, reinforcing patient education, and assisting with procedures such as immunizations, catheterizations, ear washes, and suture or staple removal. We seek an LPN to join our collaborative and compassionate pediatrics team and make a meaningful impact for young patients and their families. 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.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required
Current LPN license by applicable state requirements.
Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred.
One year of LPN experience within the last five years preferred.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area.

Responsibilities

Patient preparation
Responding to parent online messages
Reinforcing patient education
Assisting with procedures such as immunizations, catheterizations, ear washes, and suture or staple removal
Partner with providers, RNs, and allied health staff to deliver patient-centered care
Administer vaccines, medications, and treatments (injections, ear lavages, nebulizers, wound care, suture/staple removal, vision/hearing screenings, fluoride varnish, etc.)
Manage patient communications via phone, online messages, and telehealth
Support preventative care and chronic condition management, reinforcing patient education
Independently manage nurse calendars, ensuring timely, accurate patient care
Contribute to quality initiatives by closing care gaps and improving outcomes
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
Participates as a member of the health care team
Accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family
May participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects