Lpn Primary Care

Allina Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support providers in an outpatient clinic, delivering timely, quality patient care, collecting information, and assisting with exams and procedures. The role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, coordinating follow-ups, documenting encounters in the EMR, and collaborating with the care team to meet quality goals.

Applicants should have an LPN credential and be prepared to work in a team across multiple providers, with

Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree from an approved LPN program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support as delegated by Provider or RN and administer therapies.
• Room patients and manage patient flow; record vital signs in the medical record.
• Assist with examinations, prep for procedures and coordinate follow-ups.
• Communicate with patients and care team; ensure accurate documentation in EMR.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team communication

EMR documentation

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree from an LPN program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic provides support to providers in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services in a clinic environment. Some duties may include collecting patient information and data, provide patient care, communicate with patient, and care team member. May work in a team supporting multiple providers. Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides patient care support as delegated by Provider or RNAdministers therapies including medications, scheduling follow up visits (and prior authorization) or other support unique to a specialty provider.Provides patient care pre/post encounter or procedure, preventative or other health information. RN.Collaborates with Provider and team on improving and managing quality goals.May start, monitor, and discontinue IVs (dependent on site needs and training).
• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.Performs rooming and accurately measures patients’ vital signs and other measurement/indicators as necessary and records in medical record.Coordinates communication of medical information and confirms information with patient when necessary and document per practice. policy and standardsAssists patients, as necessary, to prepare for physician exam, including providing psycho-emotional support.Assists in the collection, labeling and processing specimens timely/accurately.Assists physician with procedures including preparation of medication as required/needed.Organizes patient flow so physician can move efficiently from one room to the next.Provides outbound calls to patients to follow up as directed which may include notifying patients of test results.Accurately and completely charts information in the patient medical record.May checkout and schedule follow up visits with provider or appropriate staff before patient leaves.
• Receives or initiates patient phone calls.Answers phones cordially and professionally in a timely manner.May confirm or reiterate patient symptom using patient's own words.Arranges for appropriate appointment or forward to RN or provider for review/recommendation.Documents all encounters and patient interactions accurately and completely in the electronic medical record.
• Processes physician orders.Performs any clinical functions within scope of license as ordered by physician.Responds promptly to patient needs and requests.Reviews patient charts before the visit to ensure that test results, therapy reports etc. are available.Provides appropriate instructions to patient as directed by physician.
• Cleans, prepares, organizes and re-stocks exam rooms.Cleans and ensures the proper maintenance occurs for all exam rooms and sterilize instruments as trained.Ensures that required teaching supplies are restocked and readily available.Stocks and supplies exam rooms according to standards and patient needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years clinic LPN experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse MN BON or Licensed Practical Nurse Wisconsin (if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely)
• May require both state licenses based on the services provided at the location hired
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• BLS is not required for 62000617 RN Support Resources In Basket and 62000629 Anticoagulation (INR) Program

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $24.62 to $33.74 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer