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Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 12
Part-timeFaribault, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's or vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved Licensed Practical Nurse program is required.
  • A Minnesota Board of Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse license is required, or a Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely; both state licenses may be required depending on services at the hired location.
  • At least one current BLS qualification is required: American Heart Association certification, American Red Cross certification, or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
  • The role requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient-care support as delegated by a provider or registered nurse, including administering therapies and medications, scheduling follow-up visits and prior authorizations, providing care before and after encounters or procedures, and providing preventive or other health information.
  • Collaborate with the provider and care team to improve and manage quality goals; start, monitor, and discontinue IVs when required by site needs and training.
  • Room patients, manage patient flow, obtain medical information, measure and record vital signs and other indicators, and document information accurately in the medical record.
  • Coordinate medical-information communication and confirm information with patients when necessary; assist patients in preparing for physician exams and provide psycho-emotional support.
  • Collect, label, and process specimens; assist physicians with procedures, including preparing medication when needed; organize patient flow; make directed follow-up calls, including notifying patients of test results; and schedule checkout or follow-up visits as appropriate.
  • Receive or initiate patient phone calls, answer phones professionally and promptly, confirm or reiterate symptoms using the patient's own words when appropriate, arrange appointments or forward matters to an RN or provider, and document encounters in the electronic medical record.
  • Process physician orders, perform clinical functions within the scope of the license as ordered, respond to patient needs, review charts before visits to ensure test results and therapy reports are available, and provide patient instructions as directed by the physician.
  • Clean, prepare, organize, and restock examination rooms; ensure proper room maintenance; sterilize instruments as trained; and keep teaching supplies and other room supplies available according to standards and patient needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two years of clinic Licensed Practical Nurse experience is preferred.

About the Company

Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Allina Health is a non-profit health system delivering medical services across Minnesota and western Wisconsin through 12 hospitals, 90 clinics, retail pharmacies, and specialty centers like the Minneapolis Heart Institute. It coordinates care across a vertically integrated network and offers telehealth, with some services aligned under a Medicare Accountable Care Organization model to emphasize quality and efficiency. Unlike many systems, profits are reinvested back into community health, business development, and healthcare innovations. Its goal is to provide comprehensive, coordinated, high-quality care to its communities while expanding access and reinvested earnings to sustain health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1994

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