A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
Job Overview Fairview has an immediate opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Urology team in Burnsville, MN This is a 1.0 FTE ( 80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening. Clinic Hours of Operation are Monday•
Thursday:
7:00AM•6:00
PM and Friday:
7:00AM•5:00PM. 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 Follows the patient's plan of care. Prioritizes work based on patient acuity, available resources, and patient/family preferences, in collaboration with the RN or physician/authorized practitioner. 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 teaching plan. Documents care in the medical record. Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating RN or physician/authorized practitioner. Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patients. Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and nursing practice guidelines. Responds appropriately to emergent situations. Documents care in the medical record. Communicates verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner. Use communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited LPN program is required. Current LPN License Basic Life Support Certification is required. Preferred Qualifications 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 foradditional 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
