• Nurse Licensed Practical (LPN - 1.0 FTE)…

    Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (Minneapolis, MN)


    Hennepin Healthcare is hiring a full-time LPN for our Dermatology 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 sign-on bonus is available for eligible external LPN candidates (current employees and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible). The sign-on bonus amount is $3,000 for LPNs.

    *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*

    * Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a provider or a registered nurse including: administer and dispense medications and immunizations

    * 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

    * Perform other duties as assigned

    *_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) - Dermatology Clinic*

    **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

    **Requisition ID:** *251006*