Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Breast/Endo/Bari/GI/Hepato-Pan Surgery - LPN

Mayo Career Site UK; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Career Site UK is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver compassionate nursing care to pediatric and adult patients across several specialties in a hospital setting.

Under the direct supervision of an RN, you will collect data, support care planning, and participate as a team member, delivering care per the patient care plan. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current state license.
• Patient care principles in a team-based setting.
• Ability to observe, document, and communicate patient data.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to pediatric and adult patients under supervision.
• Collect data through observation and communicate findings to RN/provider.
• Participate as a health care team member and follow the patient care plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring & instructing

Team collaboration

Education

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

The LPN provides care to pediatric and adult patients in a variety of specialties including Plastics, Gynecology, Thoracic, Breast, Endocrine, Bariatric and Liver/Pancreas.

The licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning. The LPN participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family. The LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The LPN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and instructing; and may participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.