LPN Oncology-Medical

Allina Health•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic supports providers in delivering timely, quality patient health care services in an outpatient clinic setting. The LPN may work with a team supporting multiple providers and performs patient-care and clinical support duties as delegated by a provider or RN and within the scope of the LPN license. The role includes collecting patient information, rooming patients, measuring and documenting vital signs, managing patient flow, communicating with patients and care team members, providing instructions and support, assisting with procedures, processing orders and specimens, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records. Depending on site needs and training, the LPN may start, monitor, and discontinue IVs. This is a 0.6 FTE position, working 48 hours per two-week pay period in 8-hour day shifts with consistent start times between 7:15 AM and 8:00 AM. There are no weekends, and the schedule includes regularly scheduled days off. The position is based at 225 Smith Ave N, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinic LPN experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-care support as delegated by a provider or RN.
Administer therapies, including medications, and schedule follow-up visits or prior authorizations and other specialty-specific support.
Provide 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 appropriate to site needs and training.
Room patients, manage patient flow, and obtain relevant medical information and data.
Measure and document vital signs and other necessary indicators in the medical record.
Coordinate and document medical information, confirming details with patients when necessary.
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 medications as needed.
Organize patient flow to support efficient provider transitions between rooms.
Make outbound follow-up calls as directed, including notifying patients of test results when applicable.
Accurately and completely chart information in patient medical records.
Schedule follow-up visits with a provider or appropriate staff before patients leave, 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, therapy reports, and other relevant information are available.
Provide patient instructions as directed by a physician.
Clean, prepare, organize, and restock examination rooms; ensure proper maintenance and sterilize instruments as trained.
Keep required teaching supplies available and stock examination 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 dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools
A $2,000 starting bonus for eligible external talent