LPN - ENT & Allergy Clinic

Overview

Fairview Health Services is looking for LPN to work in our ENT department at our Fridley Clinic! This role will also work in the Allergy Clinic at our Elk River location. This position is approved for 70 hours every two weeks and is benefit eligible position. Some of the benefits we offer at Fairview include medical insurance - as low as $0, dental insurance - also a $0 option, PTO (up to 24 days per year starting), Tuition Reimbursement, and 403B with up to a 6% employer match; click here to learn more. Pay for this role starts at $23.15 and increases based on experience.

Hours for this role are expected to be:

ENT Clinic in Fridley: Monday, Thursday, Friday with shifts between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm

Allergy Clinic in Elk River: Tuesday, Wednesday with shifts between 6:30 am and 5:00 pm

The staff is hard working and is empowered to view everything as "our" work to accomplish all goals. When working at M Health Fairview, we want to support our employees growth, honor their strengths and give them the freedom to feel empowered to make a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities/Job Description

The LPN performs delegated nursing and medical functions of data collection and delivery of care to an assigned group of patients, or individualized patient. The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse, or physician/practitioner and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. The LPN is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures, and nursing practice guidelines.

Collects data for patient assessments.

• Involves the patient, their support network, and other health team members in collecting relevant data.

• Reports unusual data or changes in patient's condition to the RN, or physician/authorized practitioner in a timely manner.

Delivers care as delegated by the RN or physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient(s) population, or individual patient.

• Follows the patient's plan of care.

• Prioritizes work based on patient acuity, available resources, and patient/support network preferences, in collaboration with other care team members

• Performs high and low risk technical procedures, including medications, defined by the clinical setting.

• Recognizes when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.

• Implements assigned aspects of the patient's teaching plan.

• Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating RN or authorized practitioner.

• Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patients.

• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.

Communicates successfully with all members of the health care team.

• Communicates verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.

Qualifications

Required

• Vocational/Technical Training/ Associates Degree

• Current MN LPN License

Preferred

• One to three years

• Previous ambulatory Care experience.

• Current BLS Certification

We believe those that exceed in this role also exhibit these characteristics: High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service/patient service with every interaction. Excellent public relations and interpersonal/communication skills. Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Capable of working independently, demonstrate critical thinking skills. Ability to accept change and empower those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement. A solid understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.