What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - OB/GYN Clinic position at Olmsted Medical Center?
0.9 FTE - Day Shifts
LPN Starting Pay - $23.38 to $32.15 (Based on Experience)
At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Adoption Assistance Plan
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
- Current Minnesota LPN license required
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire
- Previous clinic experience preferred
Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts a focused assessment of the health status of an individual patient through the collection and comparison of data to normal findings and the individual patient’s current health status.
- Reports changes in health status and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to a registered nurse or the appropriate licensed healthcare provider for delegated or assigned tasks.
- Participates with other healthcare providers in the development and modification of a plan of care.
- Determines and implements appropriate interventions within a nursing plan of care or when delegated or assigned by a registered nurse.
- Implements interventions that are delegated, ordered, or prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider.
- Assigns nursing activities or tasks to other licensed practical nurses.
- Assigns and monitors nursing tasks or activities to unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Provides safe and effective nursing care delivery.
- Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Advocates for the best interest of the patient.
- Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
- Collaborates and communicates with other healthcare providers.
- Provides healthcare information to individual patients.
- Provides input into the development of policies and procedures.
- Accountable for the quality of care delivered, recognizing the limits of knowledge and experience; addressing situations beyond the nurse’s competency; and performing to the level of education, knowledge, and skill ordinarily expected of an individual who has completed an approved practical nursing education program.
- Maintains OMC Organization Competencies and Nursing Competencies pertinent to area of practice.
- Manages information in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Communicates effectively.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $23 - $32
