Nurse Licensed Practical (LPN - 1.0 FTE) - Pediatric Clinic
Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
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).
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*_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*
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