Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN- Cancer Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse at its Clinics and Surgery Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is a 1.0 FTE position, equivalent to 80 hours per two-week pay period, and is benefits-eligible. The clinic’s hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Masonic Cancer Clinic is a cancer research center staffed by specialized doctors, nurses, researchers, and other health care professionals who provide care to people with cancer. The clinic describes its work as focused on the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer, and its environment as collaborative, inclusive, and supportive, with opportunities for career growth and work-life balance. The LPN performs delegated nursing and medical functions involving data collection and care delivery for assigned patients. The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician/authorized practitioner and in collaboration with other health care team members. The role requires adherence to applicable policies, procedures, and nursing practice guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
Current LPN license.
Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory care experience.
At least one year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Follow the patient’s plan of care.
Prioritize work based on patient acuity, available resources, and patient and family preferences, in collaboration with the RN or physician/authorized practitioner.
Perform high- and low-risk technical procedures, including medications, as defined by the clinical setting.
Recognize when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.
Implement assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan.
Document care in the medical record.
Effectively communicate compliance and concerns to the delegating RN or physician/authorized practitioner.
Take action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patients.
Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and nursing practice guidelines.
Respond appropriately to emergent situations.
Communicate verbal and written information clearly, concisely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Use communication approaches appropriate to patient and family needs.