Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Pediatrics and Adolescent Med - LPN

Mayo Career Site UK; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and education opportunities

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking an LPN to join the Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine team. You will collaborate with providers and other care team members to prepare patients, respond to parent messages, reinforce education, and assist with immunizations, catheterizations, ear washes, and suture or staple removal.

This role focuses on preventive care, chronic condition management, and building lasting relationships with patients and their families, with scheduling duties and

Qualifications

• LPN responsibilities include patient preparation and responding to parent online messages.
• Assist with procedures such as immunizations, catheterizations, ear washes, and suture removal.
• Provide patient education and reinforce preventive care in a pediatrics setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with providers, RNs, and allied health staff to deliver patient-centered care
• Administer vaccines, medications, and treatments (injections, ear lavages, nebulizers, wound care, suture/staple removal, vision/hearing screenings, fluoride varnish, etc.)
• Manage patient communications via phone, online messages, and telehealth
• Support preventative care and chronic condition management, reinforcing patient education
• Independently manage nurse calendars, ensuring timely, accurate patient care
• Contribute to quality initiatives by closing care gaps and improving outcomes

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

LPN license

Job description

Primary Care patient services include health care for existing medical needs, preventative care, acute care, and management of chronic health conditions. Care is provided through in-person visits, phone, video and web-based care. LPNs in all primary care practices are valued members of the interprofessional care team, collaborating with physicians, advanced practitioners, non-licensed allied health professionals, registered nurses, and student learners. Primary Care locations offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that allows LPNs to work closely with an interdisciplinary team while building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients.

Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (3rd floor of the Baldwin Building)

Infants, children, and adolescents through college-age. Focus on preventive care, education, and procedures. The Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (CPAM) practice provides care to infants, children, and adolescents through college. The CPAM LPN is responsible for patient preparation, responding to parent online messages, reinforcing patient education, and assisting with procedures such as immunizations, catheterizations, ear washes, and suture or staple removal.We seek an LPN to join our collaborative and compassionate pediatrics team and make a meaningful impact for young patients and their families.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with providers, RNs, and allied health staff to deliver patient-centered care
• Administer vaccines, medications, and treatments (injections, ear lavages, nebulizers, wound care, suture/staple removal, vision/hearing screenings, fluoride varnish, etc.)
• Manage patient communications via phone, online messages, and telehealth
• Support preventative care and chronic condition management, reinforcing patient education
• Independently manage nurse calendars, ensuring timely, accurate patient care
• Contribute to quality initiatives by closing care gaps and improving outcomes

Why Join Us?

As an LPN here, you'll find variety, autonomy, and teamwork while building meaningful relationships with patients. You'll play a vital role in care across specialties and be supported with training and education to strengthen your skills. Whether you choose to build a lasting career as an LPN or explore future opportunities, you'll make a direct impact on patient health, quality of life, and community wellness.

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.