Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - CASUAL

Are you a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA/CMA/RMA) available for day shift in a casual position? Our Outpatient Clinic is seeking a casual to support our various pediatric specialties at our St. Paul location. Clinic hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with some flexibility required. Ideal candidate will be able to commit to picking up a minimum of 1-2 shifts per week.

Position exists to administer family-centered nursing care to patients, advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and/or provide skilled assistance in navigation of the health care system as appropriate to the developmental, cultural, emotional, and medical, surgical, or rehabilitative needs of the patient and their families. Nurses’ duties and title are determined by their work setting or patient population served.

The role and scope of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) is aligned with the Minnesota Board of Nursing and the Nurse Practice Act (MN Statute Section 148.171). Specific duties are determined by the work setting or patient population served; however, in all positions, serving patients with challenging and complex conditions requires a concentration of specialized staff able to work in highly coordinated teams.

We organize care around each patient’s condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and effectively and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning.

Position is expected to maintain and promote excellent patient care and customer service by supporting the efficient running of the clinic through direct patient care clinical duties and administrative duties. Specific duties are determined by the work setting or patient population served as directed by providers (MD/APP) and nurses but in coordination with the entire patient care team. We organize care around each patient’s condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and effectively and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning integrated teams.

The hourly wage for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is $24.85 to $34.48, with a median wage of $29.66. The hourly wage for a Medical Assistant (MA) is $21.00 to $29.53, with a median wage of $24.61, or $21.00 to $31.30 with a median wage of $26.09 if you are certified (CMA/RMA). Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity.

• Provides direct support to the providers during patient visits.
• Works as an integral part of the clinical team to provide consistent delivery of quality patient care by collecting pertinent medical information (i.e. medical history, allergies, medications, falls risk, depression) in the patients’ electronic medical record documenting, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for examination, assisting providers during exams, and collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.
• Accurately evaluates provider orders and is able to effectively communicate with providers when clarifications are needed.
• Provides patient care in accordance with Gillette, Joint Commission and quality standards.
• Communicates patient-related data and information to enhance active and informed decision making by patients, families, nurse colleagues, and other healthcare providers.

• Demonstrates proficient access to Gillette clinical information systems and completes documentation in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
• Completes documentation in an accurate, neat and timely manner, effectively detailing the events of the appointment including rooming patients, initial screening (falls, behavior, PROM surveys, etc.), gathering chief complaint, clinical measurement data (Height/weight, vital signs, etc.), obtain electrocardiogram, procedure support (passing instruments, supporting patient, positioning, etc.), pre-procedure…