LPN Orthopedic

Allina Health • New Ulm, MN

5d • $26 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic supports providers in delivering timely, quality patient care in an outpatient clinic. The role involves gathering patient information, providing care, communicating with patients and care team members, and may support multiple providers. This position is in the Orthopedics department and includes training in other specialty departments. It requires travel to outreach sites and is benefit eligible.

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 a Wisconsin LPN license if working in Wisconsin or interacting remotely with Wisconsin patients; both state licenses may be required depending on services provided at the hired 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.

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, schedule follow-up visits and prior authorizations, and provide other specialty-specific support.
• Provide care before and after encounters or procedures, including preventative 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 appropriate medical information and data.
• Measure and record vital signs and other necessary indicators in the medical record.
• Coordinate communication of medical information, confirm information with patients when necessary, and document according to practice policy and standards.
• Help patients prepare for physician exams, 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 to help physicians move efficiently between rooms.
• Make outbound follow-up calls as directed, including 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 or initiate patient phone calls and 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 information are available.
• Provide patient instructions as directed by a physician.
• Clean, prepare, organize, and restock exam rooms; ensure proper maintenance and sterilize instruments as trained.
• Keep teaching supplies readily available and stock exam rooms according to standards and patient needs.
• 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 to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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