LPN General Surgery

Allina Health•Shakopee, MN

1d•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic supports providers in delivering timely, quality patient care in an outpatient clinic environment. The LPN may work with a team supporting multiple providers and performs clinical functions within the scope of their license as directed. The position is a .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), with an 8-hour day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The typical schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, though scheduled days may vary based on clinic needs. There are no weekends. The LPN provides delegated patient care support, helps manage patient flow, communicates with patients and care team members, and completes clinical and administrative tasks such as documenting in the electronic medical record, processing physician orders, and preparing exam rooms and instruments. The role may include administering medications and therapies, assisting with procedures, collecting and processing specimens, and following up with patients as directed. The job is based at 1455 St. Francis Ave., Suite 1000, Shakopee, Minnesota. A $2,000 starting bonus is available for 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 remotely with Wisconsin patients; both state licenses may be required depending on services at the hired location.
Meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinic LPN experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care support as delegated by a provider or registered nurse.
Administer therapies, including medications, and support scheduling follow-up visits and prior authorizations.
Provide pre- and post-encounter or procedure care and preventative or other health information.
Collaborate with providers and the care team to improve and manage quality goals.
May start, monitor, and discontinue IVs, depending on site needs and training.
Room patients, manage patient flow, and obtain relevant patient medical information and data.
Measure and record vital signs and other required indicators in the medical record.
Coordinate communication of medical information, confirm information with patients when necessary, and document according to practice policies and standards.
Help patients prepare for physician examinations, including providing psycho-emotional support.
Collect, label, and process specimens accurately and promptly.
Assist physicians with procedures, including preparing medication 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 patient medical records.
May check out patients and schedule follow-up visits before they leave.
Receive or initiate patient phone calls and answer phones cordially, professionally, and promptly.
May confirm or reiterate patient symptoms using the patient's own words.
Arrange appropriate appointments or forward matters to a registered nurse or provider for review or recommendations.
Document all encounters and patient interactions accurately and completely in the electronic medical record.
Process physician orders.
Perform clinical functions within the scope of the LPN license as ordered by a physician.
Respond promptly to patient needs and requests.
Review patient charts before visits to ensure test results, therapy reports, and other information are available.
Provide patient instructions as directed by a physician.
Clean, prepare, organize, and restock exam rooms; ensure proper room maintenance and sterilize instruments as trained.
Keep required teaching supplies readily available and stock exam rooms according to standards and patient needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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