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Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Licensed Practical Nurse Oncology-Medical

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10
Part-timeSt Paul, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing-approved Licensed Practical Nurse program.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse license from the Minnesota Board of Nursing, 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 of the following: current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, current Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house Basic Life Support training within 30 days of hire.
  • Ability to perform light work, lifting 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 pre- and post-encounter or procedure care and health information, collaborating on quality goals, and starting, monitoring, and discontinuing intravenous lines when required by site needs and training.
  • Room patients, manage patient flow, collect patient medical information and data, and accurately measure and record vital signs and other indicators in the medical record.
  • Coordinate and document communication of medical information, confirm information with patients when necessary, and follow practice policies and standards.
  • Assist patients in preparing for physician examinations, including providing psycho-emotional support.
  • Collect, label, and process specimens accurately and promptly; assist physicians with procedures, including preparing medications as needed.
  • Organize patient flow to support efficient physician movement between rooms.
  • Make outbound patient follow-up calls as directed, which may include notifying patients of test results.
  • Chart information accurately and completely in patient medical records; check out patients and schedule follow-up visits when appropriate.
  • Receive or initiate patient phone calls, answer promptly and professionally, confirm or reiterate symptoms using the patient's words when appropriate, arrange appointments or forward concerns to a registered nurse or provider, and document interactions in the electronic medical record.
  • Process physician orders, perform clinical functions within the scope of the license as ordered by a physician, respond promptly to patient needs, review charts before visits to ensure test results and therapy reports are available, and provide patient instructions as directed by a 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.

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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