LPN (Urgent Care)

Allina Health•Coon Rapids, MN

10d•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides support to providers in delivering timely, quality patient health care services in an outpatient urgent care clinic. The role involves collecting patient information, providing patient care, communicating with patients and care team members, and may support multiple providers. The position is 0.5 FTE (40 hours per two-week pay period), with day/evening shifts, variable shift length, and an every-third-weekend rotation. A $2,000 starting bonus is available for eligible external candidates. The LPN supports patient care as delegated by a provider or RN, administers therapies and medications, assists with procedures, and performs clinical functions within the scope of licensure. The LPN helps manage patient flow, prepares patients and exam rooms, processes specimens and physician orders, communicates with patients by phone and follow-up calls, and documents encounters and care in the electronic medical record. The role also includes maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms and responding to patient needs. The role is based at Allina Health Group Urgent Care in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Compensation is $24.62 to $33.74 per hour; starting pay depends on factors such as experience, education, and applicable union agreements. Shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

Associate's or vocational degree from a Board of Nursing-approved LPN program.
Licensed Practical Nurse licensure from the Minnesota Board of Nursing; Wisconsin LPN licensure may be required when 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 American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, 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 schedules follow-up visits or prior authorizations as appropriate.
Provides patient care before and after encounters or procedures, including preventive 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 patient medical information and data.
Measures and records vital signs and other indicators in the medical record.
Coordinates and documents communication of medical information, confirming information with patients when necessary.
Helps patients prepare for physician examinations and provides psycho-emotional support as needed.
Collects, labels, and processes specimens accurately and promptly.
Assists physicians with procedures, including preparing medications as needed.
Organizes patient flow to support efficient provider transitions between rooms.
Makes outbound patient follow-up calls as directed, including communicating test results when appropriate.
Charts information accurately and completely in the patient medical record.
May check out patients and schedule follow-up visits before they leave.
Receives and initiates patient phone calls, answers phones professionally and promptly, and confirms or restates symptoms as needed.
Arranges appropriate appointments or forwards concerns 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 licensure 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 exam rooms and teaching supplies.
Ensures exam rooms are properly maintained and sterilizes instruments as trained.
Performs 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 help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.
A $2,000 starting bonus for eligible external candidates.