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Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

LPN Primary Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 7
Full-timeBloomington, MN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing-approved Licensed Practical Nurse program.
  • Two years of clinic Licensed Practical Nurse experience is preferred.
  • A Minnesota Board of Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse license, or a Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely, is required.
  • May require both state licenses based on services provided at the hired location.
  • Must have current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house Basic Life Support training within 30 days of hire.
  • Must be able 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.
  • Administer therapies, including medications, schedule follow-up visits and prior authorizations, and provide other support specific to a specialty provider.
  • Provide patient care before and after encounters or procedures, including preventive care and other health information.
  • Collaborate with the provider and team to improve and manage quality goals.
  • Start, monitor, and discontinue intravenous lines when required by site needs and training.
  • Room patients, manage patient flow, and obtain adequate patient medical information and data.
  • Measure and record patients' vital signs and other required measurements in the medical record.
  • Coordinate and document communication of medical information, confirming information with patients when necessary and following 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 medication as needed.
  • Organize patient flow so physicians can move efficiently between rooms.
  • Make outbound follow-up calls as directed, which may include notifying patients 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, as needed.
  • Receive or initiate patient phone calls and answer phones cordially, professionally, and promptly.
  • Confirm or reiterate patient symptoms using the patient's own words, as needed.
  • Arrange appropriate appointments or forward calls to a registered nurse or provider for review or recommendation.
  • 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 materials are available.
  • Provide appropriate patient instructions as directed by a physician.
  • Clean, prepare, organize, and restock examination rooms; maintain rooms and sterilize instruments as trained.
  • Ensure teaching supplies are restocked and available, and stock examination 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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