Allina Health
Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic
Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Number of Job Openings Available:1Date Posted:July 09, 2024Department:62835310 Allina Health Pulmonology MinneapolisShift:Day (United States of America)Shift Length:8 hour shiftHours Per Week:40Union Contract:Non-UnionWeekend Rotation:NoneJob Summary:Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health, and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.Key Position Details:No Weekends8-hour day shiftBenefit eligibleJob Description:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic provides support to providers in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services in a clinic environment. Some duties may include collecting patient information and data, providing patient care, communicating with patients, and collaborating with care team members. May work in a team supporting multiple providers.Principle Responsibilities:Provides patient care support as delegated by Provider or RN.
Administers therapies including medications, scheduling follow-up visits (and prior authorization) or other support unique to a specialty provider.Provides patient care pre/post encounter or procedure, preventative or other health information.Collaborates with Provider and team on improving and managing quality goals.May start, monitor, and discontinue IVs (dependent on site needs and training).
Rooms patients, manages patient flow, and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
Performs rooming and accurately measures patients' vital signs and other measurements as necessary and records in the medical record.Coordinates communication of medical information and confirms information with patients when necessary and documents per practice policy and standards.Assists patients, as necessary, to prepare for physician exams, including providing psycho-emotional support.Assists in the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens timely/accurately.Assists physician with procedures including preparation of medication as required/needed.Organizes patient flow so physician can move efficiently from one room to the next.Provides outbound calls to patients to follow up as directed, which may include notifying patients of test results.Accurately and completely charts information in the patient medical record.May checkout and schedule follow-up visits with provider or appropriate staff before patients leave.
Receive or initiate patient phone calls.
Answers phones cordially and professionally in a timely manner.May confirm or reiterate patient symptoms using the patient's own words.Arrange for appropriate appointments or forward to RN or provider for review/recommendation.Documents all encounters and patient interactions accurately and completely in the electronic medical record.
Processes physician orders.
Performs any clinical functions within the scope of license as ordered by the physician.Responds promptly to patient needs and requests.Reviews patient charts before the visit to ensure that test results, therapy reports, etc. are available.Provides appropriate instructions to patients as directed by the physician.
Cleans, prepares, organizes, and re-stocks exam rooms.
Cleans and ensures the proper maintenance occurs for all exam rooms and sterilizes instruments as trained.Ensures that required teaching supplies are restocked and readily available.Stocks and supplies exam rooms according to standards and patient needs.
Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN programPreferred Qualifications:Two years clinic LPN experienceLicenses/Certifications:Licensed Practical Nurse MN BON or Licensed Practical Nurse Wisconsin (if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely)May require both state licenses based on the services provided at the location hiredMust meet at least ONE of the requirements below:Current BLS certification from the American Heart AssociationCurrent BLS certification from the American Red CrossAllina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)Physical Demands:Light Work:Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently
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Administers therapies including medications, scheduling follow-up visits (and prior authorization) or other support unique to a specialty provider.Provides patient care pre/post encounter or procedure, preventative or other health information.Collaborates with Provider and team on improving and managing quality goals.May start, monitor, and discontinue IVs (dependent on site needs and training).
Rooms patients, manages patient flow, and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
Performs rooming and accurately measures patients' vital signs and other measurements as necessary and records in the medical record.Coordinates communication of medical information and confirms information with patients when necessary and documents per practice policy and standards.Assists patients, as necessary, to prepare for physician exams, including providing psycho-emotional support.Assists in the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens timely/accurately.Assists physician with procedures including preparation of medication as required/needed.Organizes patient flow so physician can move efficiently from one room to the next.Provides outbound calls to patients to follow up as directed, which may include notifying patients of test results.Accurately and completely charts information in the patient medical record.May checkout and schedule follow-up visits with provider or appropriate staff before patients leave.
Receive or initiate patient phone calls.
Answers phones cordially and professionally in a timely manner.May confirm or reiterate patient symptoms using the patient's own words.Arrange for appropriate appointments or forward to RN or provider for review/recommendation.Documents all encounters and patient interactions accurately and completely in the electronic medical record.
Processes physician orders.
Performs any clinical functions within the scope of license as ordered by the physician.Responds promptly to patient needs and requests.Reviews patient charts before the visit to ensure that test results, therapy reports, etc. are available.Provides appropriate instructions to patients as directed by the physician.
Cleans, prepares, organizes, and re-stocks exam rooms.
Cleans and ensures the proper maintenance occurs for all exam rooms and sterilizes instruments as trained.Ensures that required teaching supplies are restocked and readily available.Stocks and supplies exam rooms according to standards and patient needs.
Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN programPreferred Qualifications:Two years clinic LPN experienceLicenses/Certifications:Licensed Practical Nurse MN BON or Licensed Practical Nurse Wisconsin (if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely)May require both state licenses based on the services provided at the location hiredMust meet at least ONE of the requirements below:Current BLS certification from the American Heart AssociationCurrent BLS certification from the American Red CrossAllina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)Physical Demands:Light Work:Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently
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