Licensed Practical Nurse-Clinic

Allina Health; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus $2,000

Job summary

Allina Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the clinic in Buffalo, MN. The role supports providers by delivering outpatient care, coordinating patient flow, and assisting with procedures and documentation in the electronic medical record.

The LPN will work in an outpatient clinic, with 8-hour day/evening shifts, 0.7 FTE and a $2,000 starting bonus for eligible external talent. Oncology experience is preferred but not required, and no weekend rotation is noted.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program
• Two years clinic LPN experience

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care support as delegated by Provider or RN
• Administers 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 standards
• Assists 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

Education

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

Job description

Location Address: 303 Catlin St Buffalo, MN 55313-1947

Date Posted: September 14, 2026

Department: 31002907 AHCI Cancer Center Buffalo

ANW Shift: Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 28 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well‑being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

$2,000 starting bonus available for eligible external talent .7 FTE (56 hours per 2 week pay period) 8 hour day/evening shift No weekend rotation Oncology experience is preferred, but not required.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic

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.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provides patient care support as delegated by Provider or RN
• Administers 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 standards
• Assists 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

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:

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 hour The 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. 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 *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not‑for‑profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work‑life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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