LPN Hospital

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $26 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

A Hospital Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care to patients and families within the LPN’s licensed scope of practice and the nursing process. The LPN collaborates with other health care team members under the direction and leadership of a Registered Nurse. This is a 0.7 FTE position, working 56 hours per two-week pay period in 8-hour day shifts, with an every-other-weekend rotation.

The LPN delivers safe, quality care; conducts focused assessments; recognizes and reports changes in patient condition; participates in care planning; implements delegated or prescribed interventions; documents pertinent information; and assists in evaluating patient responses. The role also includes patient and family education, supporting discharge instructions as directed by an RN, building therapeutic relationships, advocating for patients and families, and following Allina Health’s patient experience principles. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree from a Board of Nursing-approved LPN program.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in medical terminology.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Must have one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 0 to 2 years of experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Conduct focused assessments by collecting and comparing patient health data with normal findings and the patient’s current status.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and report changes and responses to interventions to an RN or appropriate licensed health care provider.
• Maintain accountability for the quality of care delivered, recognize limits of knowledge and experience, and address situations beyond competency.
• Participate in care planning and collaborate with health care providers to develop or modify the plan of care.
• Document pertinent data, including observations, interventions, and teaching.
• Implement interventions delegated, ordered, or prescribed by a licensed health care provider, and determine and implement appropriate interventions within the nursing plan of care or when assigned by an RN.
• Assist in evaluating patient responses to interventions.
• Educate patients using established Allina and site-specific materials, and provide pre-established discharge instructions as directed by an RN.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families and apply Allina Health patient experience principles.
• Assess patient vulnerability and initiate appropriate interventions, including reporting when indicated.
• Advocate for patients and families and encourage and support their participation in care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 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 dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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