LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-CLINICS - NERCC MEDICINE

Aspirus; Saginaw (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages

Time away from work accrual

Retirement plans available

Wellness program for employees and its

Job summary

Aspirus Northeast Regional Corrections Center (NERCC) Medicine team in Duluth, MN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for full-time, on-site work. The role includes scheduling and supporting patient visits, performing procedures under medical direction, and contributing to quality and safety programs.

The LPN will assist physicians and clinicians, ensure accurate medical records, and train clinic staff while upholding Aspirus core values.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure/certification/registration required.
• BLS certification with provider designation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physicians/Advanced Practice Clinicians and coordinate patient visits.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and patient care.
• Educate and train clinical staff; participate in quality and safety activities.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Medical documentation

Education

LPN licensure within 120 days

BLS Certification

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. NORTHEAST REGIONAL CORRECTIONS CENTER in Duluth, MN is seeking a LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-CLINICS to join our NERCC MEDICINE team! Salary Range: $24.10 - $34.46 Hourly Schedule/Hours: DAY/PM (EVENING) ROTATION, 8 hours Weekend Requirement: Every Third Weekend FTE: FULL TIME, 1.0 FTE or 80 Hours Biweekly

The Clinic LPN, under the medical direction of the Clinic Physicians and the general administrative direction of the Clinic Manager, is responsible for providing assistance to the Physicians and Advance Practice Clinicians through coordination of the patients visit and performing designated procedures and patient care. The Clinic LPN also performs education and training for all clinical staff, participates in quality and safety control and provides support service within Clinic when not providing patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Sufficient training and/or experience to maintain the required licensure/certification/registration (listed below).

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LPN Within one hundred twenty (120) days of hire into this position, the incumbent must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Once obtained, the licensure/certification/registration must be maintained. Upon hire, BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: N/A

Experience: Direct patient care in a Medical Office.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LPN

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the current practice standards that apply to clinical or medical assisting, including functions that support ambulatory family practice services.

Knowledge of equipment commonly used in a family practice setting.

Knowledge of medical record documentation and customer relations principles.

Knowledge of computer keyboarding.

Ability to perform tasks within scope of education and experience.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to work collaboratively with the patient care providers and support staff to meet the health care needs of the patient.

Ability to exercise good judgment and accept personal responsibility.

Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with all persons involved in the delivery of health care services.

Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.

Ability to administer injections.

Ability to demonstrate positive customer relations behaviors in person and on the telephone and to present a professional image.

Ability to use the telephone and to perform routine computer data entry functions.

Ability to write legibly, see, hear, speak English and read.

Ability to travel to and from other clinics and/or departments in a safe and timely manner as assigned.

READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

WRITING - Basic: Ability to write simple correspondence.

SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking; assists with lifting and moving patients, supplies and equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching; work more than eight (8) hours but less than twelve (12) hour shifts

Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

Reach with hands and arms - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)

Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)

Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases. Exposed to reagents used in laboratory testing; may be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Exposed to hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment. Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St.Luke's is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women's and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:Essential:* LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-Minnesota