Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Northfield, Minnesota at Northfield Hospital & Clinics

• Provides direct, individualized nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice.
  • Prepares and gathers all medical information for scheduled patients.
  • Prepares charts for appointments and reviews pertinent information for the appointment.
  • Conducts a focused assessment of the health status of the patient through the collection and comparison of data to normal findings and the patients’ current health status.
  • Implements interventions that are delegated, ordered, or prescribed by the provider, including but not limited to electrocardiograms, Holter monitors, applying splints and braces, wound dressing changes, suture removal, and staple removal.
  • Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions, and reports on changes and responses to nursing interventions to the RN Care Coordinator or provider.
  • Provides health care information to individual patients.
  • Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with the LPN Medication Administration policy.
  • Prepares laboratory specimens, performs urinalysis, glucose testing, and drug test collection in accordance with hospital lab policies.
  • Monitors providers’ orders to ensure orders are completed.
  • Assist provider as needed.
• Assigns and monitors nursing tasks or activities to unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Equipment and supplies
  • Ensures that equipment and supplies are available and adequately stocked for patient care. Prepares supply list and assists the Patient Care Supervisor in ordering supplies and equipment for clinical use.
  • Properly cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Communication
  • Advocates for the best interests of the patients.
  • Collaborates and communicates with the health care team to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care.
  • Communicates pertinent information to providers and healthcare teams.
  • Informs medical/nursing team when a patient has urgent needs and/or a changing condition.
  • Relays test results accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
  • Accurately communicate and records information in a timely manner.
• Provides input into the development of department policies and procedures.

• Current LPN License in MN
• Current BLS must be enrolled in NH+C RQI program and complete the requirements within 90 days of enrollment. Must remain current (complete quarterly assignments prior to the end of each calendar quarter).
• Ability to learn and use electronic health records and other computer programs
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently to ensure safe and effective communication in a healthcare environment.

• One year of clinical practice as an LPN

Benefits begin on day one of employment and are based on authorized hours or FTE status.

• Shift differential pay in addition to base wage
• Paid time off accrued starting with first paycheck; years of service with Allina incorporated
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (discount plan)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Pension plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match
• Optional 457(b) retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness eligibility (PSLF + MN state programs for qualifying roles)
• Employer-provided certifications and continuing education
• Additional perks: free on-site parking, qualified bilingual staff program, employee assistance program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items