Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ClinicAllina 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:.4 FTE (32 hours per two-week pay period)8-hour day shifts; Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PMNo weekendsThis position is required to do some floating between both Cambridge and Isanti clinicsJob Description:The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic provides leadership to clinical LPN's in addition to supporting to providers in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services in a clinic environment. The clinical service functions include initial data collection, assisting providers with rooming, check in and scheduling of appointments. This position also assists patients with prescription management, patient registration, answering patient concerns and maintaining outpatient medical records. May work in a team supporting multiple providers. Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting. Principle ResponsibilitiesProvides patient care support and assist providers as instructed by the physician, provider or RN. Administers therapies including medications, calling in provider authorized prescriptions, 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 per provider or RN.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 measurement/indicators as necessary and records in medical record.Coordinates communication of medical information and confirms information with patient when necessary and document per practice.Assists patients, as necessary, to prepare for physician exam, including providing psycho-emotional support.Assists in the collection, labeling and processing specimens timely/accurately.Transfers and assists with patient positioning when necessary. 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 patient leaves.Supervises, coaches and trains LPN staff members in partnership with clinic leadership. Ensures LPN staff members understand and execute the functions in their core roles.Trains and assists others, gives timely peer feedback.Provides feedback to clinic leaders regarding LPN staff performance for annual reviews.Demonstrates leadership by providing honest feedback, coaching, mentoring and recognition, and role modeling the Allina values.Receive or initiate patient phone calls. Answers phones cordially and professionally in a timely manner.May confirm or reiterate patient symptom using patient's own words.Arrange for appropriate appointment or forward to RN or provider for review/recommendation.Documents all encounters and patient interactions accurately and completely in the electronic medical record.Retrieves voicemail messages and returns patient call with provider recommendation.Processes physician orders. Performs any clinical functions within scope of license as ordered by 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 patient as directed by physician.Cleans, prepares, organizes and re-stocks exam rooms. Cleans and ensures the proper maintenance occurs for all exam rooms and sterilize 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 QualificationsAssociate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program2 to 5 years of clinic LPN experiencePreferred Qualifications0 to 2 years of working with an electronic medical records programLicenses/CertificationsLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - MN Board of Nursing requiredLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients by phoneMust meet at least ONE of the requirements below Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)Physical DemandsLight Work:Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequentlyPay RangePay Range: $25.45 to $34.01 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.Benefit SummaryAllina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.Benefits include:Medical/DentalPTO/Time AwayRetirement Savings PlansLife InsuranceShort-term/Long-term DisabilityVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicableStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramAllina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.