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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*