Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics Subspecialty Care - LPN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

The LPN on Mayo 16 partners with a multidisciplinary team across pediatric subspecialties to provide care to a complex pediatric population. Under the direct supervision of an RN or another assigned supervisor, the LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients and accepts delegation to meet the needs of patients and families. The LPN gathers data through observation and communicates information to support RN and/or provider assessment and care planning. Care is delivered in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care. Clinical duties include medication reconciliation, measuring vital signs, administering vaccinations and medications, collecting laboratory specimens, performing urine catheterization, and providing other procedural support within the scope of practice. The LPN participates as a member of the health care team, demonstrates communication and leadership skills, and may mentor and instruct others or participate in committees and projects, including quality improvement projects. The role requires daytime availability and flexibility to meet staffing needs, as well as the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the clinic setting.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of practical nursing, or have passed 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.
Current LPN license in accordance with applicable state requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills, including strong keyboarding and computer application skills.
Ability to work daytime hours; flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the clinic setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and critical thinking skills.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers is required in Arizona and Florida. In the Midwest, current BLS for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. Positions not on campus may not require current BLS competency, as determined by the work area.
Additional specialty certification or training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

One year of LPN experience within the last five years.
Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
Recent pediatric and/or ambulatory experience; new graduate LPNs will also be considered.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

Partner with the multidisciplinary team across pediatric subspecialties to provide patient care.
Provide nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of an RN or other assigned supervisor and accept delegated duties.
Collect data through observation and communicate information to support RN and/or provider assessment and care planning.
Deliver care in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care.
Perform medication reconciliation and measure vital signs.
Administer vaccinations and medications.
Collect laboratory specimens and perform urine catheterization.
Provide other procedural support within the scope of practice.
Participate as a member of the health care team in meeting patient and family needs.
Mentor and instruct others, and potentially participate in committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.