LPN Primary Care

Job 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 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shift No weekends or major holidays Benefit Eligibility Per union contract, floating may be required to clinics within a 20-mile radius of Highland Park Clinic following completion of onboarding Eligible for mileage reimbursement and float pay when applicable Onboarding schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for approximately three months. Following onboarding, scheduled hours will be determined based on departmental needs and will fall between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Meet our Care Team Members Licensed Practical Nurse Job 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, provide patient care, communicate with patient, and care team member. May work in a team supporting multiple providers. Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting. 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 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. policy and standards Assists patients, as necessary, to prepare for physician exam, including providing psycho-emotional support. Assists in the collection, labeling and processing 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 patient leaves. 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. 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 Qualifications Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program Preferred Qualifications Two years clinic LPN experience Licenses/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 hired 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 Demands Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $26.44 to $33.63 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. Benefit Summary Allina 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 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. Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless! Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer. Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Application Instructions: #J-18808-Ljbffr