Licensed Practical Nurse-Clinic

Allina Health • Buffalo, NY

1d • $25 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic supports providers in delivering timely, quality patient health care in an outpatient clinic. The role may support multiple providers and primarily supports the OB/GYN department within a multi-specialty clinic, with occasional floating to other departments for staffing coverage. The schedule is an 8-hour day shift, four days per week, for 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE), with no weekend rotation.

The LPN provides delegated patient care, supports clinic visits and procedures, manages patient flow, communicates with patients and care team members, and documents care in the electronic medical record. Duties may include administering therapies and medications, coordinating follow-up appointments and prior authorizations, collecting and processing specimens, preparing exam rooms, and performing clinical functions within the scope of the license.

The position requires an associate's or vocational degree from a Board of Nursing-approved LPN program and applicable state licensure. Candidates must also have a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire. Two years of clinic LPN experience is preferred. OB/GYN experience is preferred but not required. The listed base pay range is $24.62 to $33.74 per hour. A $2,000 starting bonus is available to eligible external talent.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree from a Board of Nursing-approved LPN program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license from the Minnesota Board of Nursing, or Wisconsin LPN license if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely; both state licenses may be required depending on services at the location.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current certification from the American Heart Association, current certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to perform the described clinical responsibilities within the scope of the LPN license.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinic LPN experience.
• Previous OB/GYN experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support as delegated by a provider or RN.
• Administer therapies, including medications, and support scheduling follow-up visits and prior authorizations.
• Provide patient care before and after encounters or procedures, including preventive or other health information.
• Collaborate with providers and the care team to improve and manage quality goals.
• Start, monitor, and discontinue IVs when required by site needs and training.
• Room patients, manage patient flow, and obtain relevant patient information and data.
• Measure and record vital signs and other indicators in the medical record.
• Coordinate and document communication of medical information, confirming information with patients when necessary.
• Assist patients in preparing for physician examinations, including providing psycho-emotional support.
• Collect, label, and process specimens accurately and promptly.
• Assist physicians with procedures, including preparing medications as needed.
• Organize patient flow so physicians can move efficiently between rooms.
• Make outbound follow-up calls as directed, which may include notifying patients of test results.
• Chart information accurately and completely in the patient medical record.
• Check out patients and schedule follow-up visits when applicable.
• Receive and initiate patient phone calls; answer phones cordially, professionally, and promptly.
• Confirm or reiterate patient symptoms using the patient's own words when appropriate.
• Arrange appropriate appointments or forward calls to an RN or provider for review or recommendations.
• Document all encounters and patient interactions accurately and completely in the electronic medical record.
• Process physician orders and perform clinical functions within the scope of the license as ordered by a physician.
• Respond promptly to patient needs and requests.
• Review patient charts before visits to ensure test results and therapy reports are available.
• Provide patient instructions as directed by a physician.
• Clean, prepare, organize, and restock exam rooms; support room maintenance and sterilize instruments as trained.
• Ensure teaching supplies are restocked and available, and stock exam rooms according to standards and patient needs.
• Float to other clinic departments occasionally to support staffing coverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.
• $2,000 starting bonus available for eligible external talent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree