Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - CASUAL New

We are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) available for day shift. Our Outpatient Clinic is seeking a casual to support our various pediatric specialties at our St. Paul location. Clinic hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with some flexibility required. Ideal candidate will be able to commit to picking up a minimum of 1-2 shifts per week.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position exists to administer family-centered nursing care to patients, advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and/or provide skilled assistance in navigation of the health care system as appropriate to the developmental, cultural, emotional, and medical, surgical, or rehabilitative needs of the patient and their families. Nurses’ duties and title are determined by their work setting or patient population served. The role and scope of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) is aligned with the Minnesota Board of Nursing and the Nurse Practice Act (MN Statute Section 148.171).

Compensation Information

The hourly wage for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is $24.85 to $34.48, with a median wage of $29.66. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to the providers during patient visits.
• Works as an integral part of the clinical team to provide consistent delivery of quality patient care by collecting pertinent medical information (i.e. medical history, allergies, medications, falls risk, depression) in the patients’ electronic medical record documenting, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for examination, assisting providers during exams, and collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.
• Accurately evaluates provider orders and is able to effectively communicate with providers when clarifications are needed.
• Provides patient care in accordance with Gillette, Joint Commission and quality standards.
• Communicates patient-related data and information to enhance active and informed decision making by patients, families, nurse colleagues, and other healthcare providers.
• Demonstrates proficient access to Gillette clinical information systems and completes documentation in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
• Completes documentation in an accurate, neat and timely manner, effectively detailing the events of the appointment including rooming patients, initial screening (falls, behavior, PROM surveys, etc.), gathering chief complaint, clinical measurement data (Height/weight, vital signs, etc.), obtain electrocardiogram, procedure support (passing instruments, supporting patient, positioning, etc.), pre-procedure instruction phone calls, reinforce, administer immunizations patient/family instructions and details for follow-up.
• Maintains efficient patient flow throughout the clinic experience.
• Ensures individual work areas and exam rooms are regularly cleaned, stocked and kept orderly to promote a safe and efficient work area.
• Maintains supplies and equipment throughout the clinic environment
• Supports the clinical team in patient care coordination and communications.
• Prepares pre-visit documentation for clinic visits
• Answering Phones
• Assists with communication and correspondence
• Manages patient information received from outside resources
• Documents using EMR and other organizational tools.
• Tracks lab/imaging results and notifies provider/nursing as appropriate.
• Obtaining procedure/test reports for procedures performed at outside healthcare facilities.
• Assists scheduling by communicating needs, confirm scheduling of referrals, etc.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the MN Board of Nursing
• Documentation of completion of a practical nursing program (LPN program)
• Current certification in CPR-BLS for Health Care Providers by the American Heart Association is required. If candidate holds CPR for healthcare providers through other acceptable organization (as determined by Gillette), candidate may be able to start employment but must complete CPR – BLS for Health Care Providers through American Heart Association within one month of hire.
• Must be interested in working with people with short term or long-term disabilities that begin in childhood.
• Physically able to work hours required and meet physical demands of the position.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong customer service skills and knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Demonstrated basic clinic workflow and procedure support skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, which includes ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of professional staff, patients, and families.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills – must be able to learn a variety of programs.

At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding e-verify.