Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Digestive Care

HealthPartners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site employee clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Digestive Care team. You will work under the Nurse Manager and RN supervision to monitor and document patient care, assist physicians, and coordinate communication with patients and families.

We emphasize evidence-based practice and professional governance, supporting nurses to manage their practice and environment while delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited training program for Practical Nursing.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse by the State of Minnesota.
• CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor patients under supervision of the RN and Nurse Manager.
• Document and perform nursing care per physician orders.
• Coordinate communication with patients, families and health professionals.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with procedures as directed.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Patient care

Education

Accredited LPN program

Minnesota LPN license

Job description

Regions Hospital is looking to hire an exceptional, patient focused Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Digestive Care team and make a difference for our patients and our community.

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and the supervision of the registered nurse, the LPN is responsible to observe and monitor patients, perform and document practical nursing practice at Regions Hospital, and to provide work direction to ACs and Volunteers; to perform and document dependent functions such as carrying out the physician’s medical orders; to assist physicians with diagnostic and treatment procedures; to provide a safe and therapeutic environment; to coordinate, communicate, interpret, and explain patient care services to the patient, his/her family, health professionals and important others; to perform related duties as assigned.

We are known for saving lives in our Level I Trauma Center, and our nursing staff are key to the exceptional care we provide each patient. Our Professional Nursing Practice Model offers patient and family-centered care that maintains an unwavering focus on what matters most: caring and healing at the patient’s bedside. As a nursing professional you will be empowered to manage your clinical practice and working environment through our Shared Governance Model, which focuses on evidence-based nursing practice. Our award-winning programs give our patients and their families a place of comfort and healing. We are proud of the care we give each and every patient.

Work Schedule:

1.0 Day shifts. Monday-Friday

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited training program for Practical Nursing
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse by the State of Minnesota
• CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months practical nursing (LPN) experience

Benefits:

Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.