LPN-Primary Care Adult Internal Medicine

Allina Health•Buffalo, MN

5d•$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 environment. The LPN collects patient information and data, provides patient care, communicates with patients and care team members, and may work with a team supporting multiple providers. The role is based at Isles Clinic in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood, serving a diverse and engaged community. Occasional collaboration and support at other clinics within the region may be required. This is a 1.0 FTE position, working 40 hours per week in four 10-hour day shifts. The schedule does not include weekends or holidays. A $2,000 starting bonus is available for eligible external talent. The pay range is $24.62 to $33.74 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreements, and shift or other differentials may apply. Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Its mission is to provide exceptional care by preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort. The organization emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being, and career development.

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.
Must have at least 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

Two years of clinic LPN experience.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care support as delegated by a provider or RN.
Administers therapies, including medications, and supports scheduling follow-up visits and prior authorizations or other specialty-provider needs.
Provides patient care before and after encounters or procedures, including preventative or other health information.
Collaborates with providers and the care team to improve and manage quality goals.
May start, monitor, and discontinue IVs depending on site needs and training.
Rooms patients, manages patient flow, and obtains necessary patient medical information and data.
Measures and records vital signs and other indicators in the medical record.
Coordinates communication of medical information, confirms information with patients when necessary, and documents according to practice policy and standards.
Helps patients prepare for physician examinations, including providing psycho-emotional support.
Collects, labels, and processes specimens accurately and promptly.
Assists physicians with procedures, including preparing medications as needed.
Organizes patient flow so physicians can move efficiently between rooms.
Makes outbound patient follow-up calls as directed, which may include notifying patients of test results.
Charts information accurately and completely in the patient medical record.
May check out patients and schedule follow-up visits with providers or appropriate staff before patients leave.
Receives or initiates patient phone calls and answers phones cordially, professionally, and promptly.
May confirm or reiterate patient symptoms using the patient's own words, arrange an appropriate appointment, or forward the matter to an RN or provider for review or recommendation.
Documents encounters and patient interactions accurately and completely in the electronic medical record.
Processes physician orders and performs clinical functions within the scope of the license as ordered by a physician.
Responds promptly to patient needs and requests.
Reviews patient charts before visits to ensure test results, therapy reports, and other information are available.
Provides patient instructions as directed by a physician.
Cleans, prepares, organizes, and restocks examination rooms; ensures proper maintenance and sterilizes instruments as trained.
Ensures teaching supplies are restocked and available, and stocks examination rooms according to standards and patient needs.
Performs 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 help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.
$2,000 starting bonus for eligible external talent.