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Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Wound Clinic in Edina, MN This is a 1.0 FTE ( **80 hours** per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening.

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/authorized 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.

Responsibilities

+ care for simple and complex wounds and skin care injuries

+ provide care of service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

+ Ability to use Hoyer lift, gait belt or slide board to transfer patients from their mobility device to exam chair or stretcher

+ Knowledge of wound healing, knowledge of wound etiology, and knowledge of topical wound therapies

+ Perform daily cares such as pericare when appropriate

+ Knowledge of current pressure ulcer practice guidelines, pressure ulcer etiology and treatment modalities

+ Knowledge of current best practices in wound care

+ Knowledge of cultural and age related issues for wound care patients

Required Qualifications

+ Graduate of an accredited LPN program is required.

+ Current LPN License

+ Basic Life Support Certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

+ one to three years of wound care experience

+ Ambulatory Care Experience is preferred.

+ At least 1 year of Clinical Experience is preferred.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status