Licensed Practical Nurse - Same Day Clinic - LPN

Mayo Clinic • La Crosse, WI

5d • $25 - $36

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, accepting delegation from the RN or supervisor to meet the needs of patients and families. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to support the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning. As a member of the health care team, the LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and the principles of relationship-based care. The role requires strong communication skills and skill in mentoring and instruction. The LPN may also participate in committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

The position requires a current LPN license and current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, except that BLS competency may not be required for positions not on campus, as determined by the work area. Additional specialty certification or training may be required depending on the work area. The employee must be able to work daytime hours; flexibility may be needed to meet staffing needs.

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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work daytime hours, with flexibility as needed to meet staffing needs.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Current LPN license meeting applicable state requirements.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, unless the work area determines BLS competency is not required for an off-campus position.
• Additional specialty certification or training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

• One year of LPN experience within the last five years.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.

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 to meet patient and family needs.
• Collect data through observation and communicate information to support patient assessment and care planning.
• Deliver care in accordance with the patient care plan, organizational policies and procedures, and principles of relationship-based care.
• Participate as a member of the health care team.
• Mentor and instruct as appropriate.
• May participate in committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible dental coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed