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Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Licensed Practical Nurse-Dermatology

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Part-timeNew Ulm, MN, USA

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 licenses may be required depending on services provided at the hired location.
  • At least one current Basic Life Support certification or training option is required: American Heart Association certification, American Red Cross certification, or Allina in-house Basic Life Support training within 30 days of hire.

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, and providing specialty-specific support.
  • Provide pre- and post-encounter or procedure patient care and preventative or other health information.
  • Collaborate with the provider and team to improve and manage quality goals.
  • Start, monitor, and discontinue intravenous lines when supported by site needs and training.
  • Room patients, manage patient flow, obtain patient medical information, measure and record vital signs, and document information in the medical record.
  • Coordinate communication of medical information, confirm information with patients when necessary, and document according to practice policy 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 medication as needed.
  • Organize patient flow so physicians can move efficiently between rooms.
  • Call patients for follow-up as directed, including notifying them of test results.
  • Chart information accurately and completely in the patient medical record.
  • Check out patients and schedule follow-up visits with the provider or appropriate staff before they leave, when applicable.
  • Receive or initiate patient phone calls, answer them promptly and professionally, confirm or reiterate symptoms using the patient's own words when applicable, and arrange appointments or forward calls to a Registered Nurse or provider for review or recommendations.
  • Document all encounters and patient interactions accurately and completely in the electronic medical record.
  • Process physician orders and perform clinical functions within the scope of the license as ordered by a physician.
  • Respond promptly to patient needs and requests.
  • Review patient charts before visits to ensure test results, therapy reports, and other information are available.
  • Provide patient instructions as directed by the physician.
  • Clean, prepare, organize, and restock examination rooms; maintain rooms and sterilize instruments as trained; keep teaching supplies available; and stock rooms 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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