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Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Licensed Practical Nurse Hospital

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11
Part-timeMinneapolis, 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.
  • Zero to two years of experience in medical terminology is required.
  • A Minnesota Board of Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse license is required.
  • Candidates must have current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, current Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house Basic Life Support training within 30 days of hire.
  • The role requires occasional lifting of up to 32 pounds and frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, quality direct patient care within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.
  • Conduct focused assessments of patients' health status by collecting and comparing data with normal findings and the patient's current health status.
  • Report changes and responses to interventions on an ongoing basis to a Registered Nurse or appropriate licensed healthcare provider.
  • Recognize changes in a patient's condition and compare collected data with the patient's previous condition.
  • Maintain accountability for care quality, recognize limits of knowledge and experience, address situations beyond one's competency, and perform to the level expected of someone who completed an approved practical nursing education program.
  • Participate with other healthcare providers in developing and modifying plans of care.
  • Clearly document pertinent data, including observations, interventions, and teaching.
  • Determine and implement appropriate interventions within the nursing plan of care or when delegated or assigned by a Registered Nurse.
  • Assist in evaluating responses to interventions.
  • Use established Allina and site-specific materials to provide education and healthcare information to patients and families.
  • Provide pre-established discharge instructions as directed by a Registered Nurse.
  • Establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and families and apply Allina Health patient experience principles in interactions.
  • Assess patient vulnerability and initiate appropriate interventions, including reporting when indicated.
  • Advocate for patients and families and encourage and support their active participation in care.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Zero to two years of experience in an acute care setting 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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