Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatrics Clinic

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE•Fergus Falls, MN

11d•$25 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides nursing care to patients in a pediatrics clinic, using the nursing process to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate care. The role involves contact with patients, their families and visitors, hospital employees, referral agencies, volunteers, administration, and physicians. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as are the ability to supervise patient care, secure cooperation from others, solve problems, and exercise initiative and judgment. The department serves patients at all stages of life and emphasizes teamwork, supportive coworkers and management, and quality patient care. The position is 72 hours biweekly, with day shifts Monday through Friday. The LPN pay range is $24.50–$32.95 per hour; the RN pay range is $32.67–$48.83 per hour. BSN hires are eligible for an additional $1 per hour. Final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. LPNs provide nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or provider, consistent with the LPN scope of practice defined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. RNs delegate and supervise nursing care consistent with professional standards and the scope of practice defined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to perform within the applicable nursing scope of practice.
Current Minnesota LPN licensure for LPN applicants or current Minnesota RN licensure for RN applicants.
Current Healthcare Provider-level CPR certification upon hire, or obtain it within six months; CPR certificate required.
Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening.
Reliable attendance and ability to work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites.

Nice To Haves

BSN hires are eligible for an additional $1 per hour.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
Prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care, as applicable to the role and scope of practice.
Supervise patient care and secure cooperation from others.
LPNs perform nursing care under the direction and supervision of an RN, APRN, or provider, consistent with the LPN scope of practice.
RNs delegate and supervise nursing care consistent with professional standards and the RN scope of practice.
Work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites.