Licensed Practical Nurse General Internal Medicine LPN

Location: Mayo Building

In the LPN role within General Internal Medicine patient visits include but are not limited to: review of patient health history medication review immunization administration ear lavage focused nutrition assessments and blood pressure visits. Telehealth consists of collecting pertinent information ahead of a provider visits researching prescription discrepancies and/or facilitating prior authorization denials. The LPN collaborates daily with providers desk operations specialists patient appointment service specialists interpreters and medical secretaries.

The licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning. The LPN participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family. The LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The LPN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and instructing; and may participate on committees or projects including quality improvement projects.

Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the clinical and/or research settings. Able to work effectively with multiple members of the interdisciplinary care team. Demonstrates strong effective and open communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and build trust and rapport with team members. Able to work in a rapidly changing environment while participating in developing innovative and creative solutions to patient care. Excels in creative experimentation and is able to explore new paths procedures and /or approaches to models of care teams. Displays flexibility in adapting and coping with accelerated changes within the environment.

Mayo Clinic employees are asked to attach up to 3 of their most recent performance evaluations in order to be considered for this position.

Graduate of a school of practical nursing or passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program (e.g. some states allow RN students to take the LPN board exam after completing one to two years in the RN program). If graduation did not occur within the last two years one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting is required.

One year LPN experience within the last five years preferred. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Experience working in a team environment. Computer skills required prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred. Ability to work daytime hours flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred.

License and Certification (Must obtain prior to start date):
Current RN license by applicable state requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers certificate of course completion required and must not expire within 3 months after start date. A scanned copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts including your full name must be attached to your profile to be considered. We will only accept certificates of course completion from the following providers:
American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider)
Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.