Nurse Licensed Practical (LPN - 0.8 FTE) - Pediatric Clinic

Hennepin County Medical Center • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Hennepin Healthcare is hiring a LPN for our Pediatric Clinic in downtown Minneapolis. This benefit-eligible role is union represented and primarily works day shift. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and advancement. This opening is currently set to work Monday-Friday day hours but may expand to include evenings and weekends as we grow. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible external LPN candidates (current employees and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

Requirements

• Completion of an approved course in practical nursing
• Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Must possess basic nursing skills and deliver safe patient care
• Attention to detail and ability to problem solve are essential
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the initial and ongoing assessment of patients
• Obtain patient information and medical history including current medications, allergies, chief complaint, and immunization schedule
• Perform basic patient care activities including taking and charting vital signs
• Under the direction of a registered nurse, provide patient education from standardized teaching plans
• Transcribe orders, maintain telephone communication, and call prescription refills as directed by providers
• Assist with tracking and review of medical records and lab results
• Clean equipment and rooms. Maintain a safe environment
• Procure and stock equipment and supplies and ensure that equipment is operable through quality assurance checks
• Maintain clinical competence within the area of specialty
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department and medical center personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned, but only when trained to do so

Benefits

• $4,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external LPN candidates
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree