Licensed Practical Nurse Rapid Clinic Job Grand Rapids area,Minnesota USA,Nursing

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, a part of Fairview Health Services, is currently seeking an enthusiastic LPN/MA to join our team!

Grand Itasca's LPNs/MA’s work closely with providers to deliver quality patient care and service by maintaining patient flow, escorting patients through the clinic, identifying patient needs, collecting and verifying information, administering medications, updating electronic medical records, implementing methods as directed to improve care and the patient experience, maintaining exam and treatment rooms, ordering related supplies and displaying original thinking & creativity while working effectively as an important team member.

POSITION

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rapid Clinic

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

.8-.9 (64-72 hours per pay period)

WORK SCHEDULE

Days/Evenings

DEPARTMENT

Clinic Nursing

BENEFITS

Education Reimbursement
Experience Pay Given
Generous PTO Accruals
Employee Referral Program

JOB SUMMARY

Consistent with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act and/or Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the LPN will provide patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician, or physician assistant. When the job description applies to a float position, the responsibilities are equivalent; however, the health care team and unit will direct specific job duties to meet the patient care needs.

JOB

DUTIES

The Licensed Practical Nurse conducts a focused assessment through the collection and comparison of data to normal findings and the patient's current health status. The report of changes will be given to the appropriate licensed health care provider for on-going direction, patient management, and delegation of care.

The Licensed Practical Nurse participates with the health care team in the development and modification of the patient's health plan.

The Licensed Practical Nurse implements patient care interventions that are delegated, ordered or prescribed by a licensed health care provider.

The Licensed Practical Nurse assigns nursing activities or tasks to other licensed practical nurses (LPN).

The Licensed Practical Nurse assigns and monitors nursing tasks or activities that are delegated to certified medical assistants or any unlicensed personnel on the health care team.

Focus on patient care through the provision of safe and effective care, patient advocacy, assistance with patient evaluation to interventions, and collaboration and communication with health care team members.

Provides health care information to patients and reviews education materials.

Provides input for policies and procedures.

Consistent with section 148.211, subdivision 1 of the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, the LPN is accountable for the quality of care delivered and recognizes the limits of practice and competency, performing to the level of education, knowledge, and skill ordinarily expected of individuals who have completed an approved LPN education program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current LPN license in Minnesota, and/or current Medical Assistant certification or registration required. Must maintain license/certification/registration.

Experience in an ambulatory health care setting is preferred.

Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and maintain positive working relationships.

BLS certification to be completed within two months of employment.

Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission, and values.

Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

Hourly: $25.40 - $33.08

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