Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedic Clinic

Job Overview

Our Fairview Orthopedic Surgery Specialists Clinic team in Minneapolis, MN provides care for a broad spectrum of bone and joint injuries. We're here to treat Complex conditions affecting ankles, feet, hands, shoulders, elbows, and spine, as well as musculoskeletal tumors and patients whom have undergone outpatient surgeries in our clinic building. We serve both Pediatric to Adult patients in our Clinic. 

We are hiring a LPN/ Licensed Practical Nurse-Orthopedic Speciality Clinic

Location Onsite: Fairview Clinic and Surgery Center - 909 Fulton St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 (east bank campus by Unv. of MN)

Hours: 80 hours/two weeks

Days shifts (clinic open 7 am-5:30 pm M-F), typically 8 hour shifts and start times could vary slightly

Possible very limited weekend rotation -Sat am.

Generous Benefits 

As a an LPN and member of the interdependent team led by a designated RN Care Coordinators and Providers, the LPN is accountable to perform patient care duties and activities for a group of pediatric to adult patients. Works in a team that includes medical assitant and Athletic Trainers.

LPN Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
• Supports the nursing process to achieve outcome focused patient care by following the plan of care in order to achieve identified patient outcomes.
• Observes and collects data to contribute to the assessments of the patient and family in order to develop an outcome focused plan of care.
• Follows the plan of care in order to achieve identified patient outcomes.
• Intervenes in emergency situations as appropriate within scope of practice.
• Communicates effectively with patient/family, physicians, and the interdependent team regarding the care of the patient.
• Contributes to the achievement of patient and unit outcomes (Safety, cost, quality, satisfaction, engagement) by working collaboratively with inter and intradepartmental teams.
• Utilizes the nursing process to provide holistic, compassionate, safe, high quality, population-based care
• Observes and collects pertinent data and/or clinical findings to enhance patient outcomes.
• Provides patient educational information appropriate to the developmental level, learning needs, readiness, cultural values, and beliefs of patients and families.
• Demonstrates practices that support safety with recognition of variations in populations served, preventing harm to patients, families, employees, and themselves.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the standards, scope of practice, ethics, and characteristics of a licensed professional.
• Basic ability to use a computer and applications that are associated with performing basic work tasks (navigate in Windows, Outlook, epic EHR, etc.).
• Skilled in developing effective rapport with customers, co- workers, or families, actively listening to develop a positive connection.
• Ability to interact effectively, listen actively and develop positive working relationships with diverse customers and staff honoring different world views.

Required Qualifications

• Practical Nursing diploma from an accredited school of nursing or Associates LPN Degree
• 1-3 years experience
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) by start date
• MN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by start date
• We can consider new graduate LPN's

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status