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Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Nurse Licensed Practical (LPN - 1.0 FTE) - Pediatric Clinic in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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). * *_SUMMARY_ With the context of the Hennepin County Medical Center Relationship-Based Care Practice Model, under the direction of providers and/or the registered nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse assists providers in the delivery of care and performs nursing functions within the LPN scope of practice. _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
_QUALIFICATIONS_ Minimum Qualifications: * 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 Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: * 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
Title: Nurse Licensed Practical (LPN - 1.0 FTE) - Pediatric Clinic
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 250543