Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Today - LPN

$46,322 - $66,373/Yr

Mayo Clinic - Owatonna, MN

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Owatonna, MN

Hospitals

About the position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Mayo Clinic plays a crucial role in providing nursing care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses. This position emphasizes a relationship-based care model, ensuring individualized and appropriate care for patients. The LPN will be part of a dynamic healthcare team, contributing to patient assessment, care planning, and quality improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of teamwork and respect.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor.
• Collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning.
• Participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family.
• Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care.
• Possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and instructing, and may participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

Requirements

• Student or Graduate of a Practical Nursing program, or passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program.
• If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting is required.
• Current MN LPN license.
• Maintains BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers from an accredited program.

Nice-to-haves

• One year LPN experience within the last five years is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities