What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic LPN position at CHI St Francis Health?
Overview
CHI St. Francis Health is a ministry serving the head of the Red River basin located in Breckenridge, Minnesota, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls in 1899. St. Francis is an organization that provides a full continuum of health care services. We promote health healing and community through works of care and compassion. We are committed to a holistic healing ministry and a quality management philosophy, using the St. Francis Core Values for its foundation. Our employees and medical staff take pride in providing innovative and high-quality service in a healing environment. St. Francis Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a national health care ministry.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider, Licensed Practical Nurse functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success of the practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing program.
Pay Range
$19.73 - $27.13 /hour
CHI St. Francis Health is a ministry serving the head of the Red River basin located in Breckenridge, Minnesota, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls in 1899. St. Francis is an organization that provides a full continuum of health care services. We promote health healing and community through works of care and compassion. We are committed to a holistic healing ministry and a quality management philosophy, using the St. Francis Core Values for its foundation. Our employees and medical staff take pride in providing innovative and high-quality service in a healing environment. St. Francis Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a national health care ministry.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider, Licensed Practical Nurse functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success of the practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Performs basic to advanced nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.
- Collects patient data such as vital signs; notes how the patient looks and acts, or responds to stimuli, and reports this information accordingly.
- Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds, and changes bandages.
- Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
- Administers certain prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
- Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Conveys information to patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Participates in teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing program.
LPN License in Minnesota
BLS-CPR
Pay Range
$19.73 - $27.13 /hour
Salary : $20 - $27
