Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Jail Health Services

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support providers within the LPN scope of practice. Under the direction of a registered nurse, you will assist in care delivery and perform nursing functions.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, vital signs, patient education, transcribing orders, and maintaining a safe environment. Requires completion of an approved LPN program and Minnesota license, with CPR current.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic nursing skills and deliver safe patient care.
• Attention to detail and ability to problem solve are essential.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to initial and ongoing assessment of patients.
• Obtain patient information and medical history including medications and allergies.
• Take and chart vital signs and provide basic patient care.
• Under RN direction, educate patients using standardized plans.
• Transcribe orders and manage prescription refills as directed by providers.
• Assist with medical records and lab results review.
• Maintain a safe environment by cleaning equipment and rooms.

Skills

Nursing basics

Detail orientation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) course completer

Job description

SUMMARY

With the context of the Hennepin County Medical Center Relationship-Based Care Practice Model, under the direction of providers and/or the registered nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse assists providers in the delivery of care and performs nursing functions within the LPN scope of practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the initial and ongoing assessment of patients
• Obtain patient information and medical history including current medications, allergies, chief complaint, and immunization schedule
• Perform basic patient care activities including taking and charting vital signs
• Under the direction of a registered nurse, provide patient education from standardized teaching plans
• Transcribe orders, maintain telephone communication, and call prescription refills as directed by providers
• Assist with tracking and review of medical records and lab results
• Clean equipment and rooms. Maintain a safe environment
• Procure and stock equipment and supplies and ensure that equipment is operable through quality assurance checks
• Maintain clinical competence within the area of specialty
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department and medical center personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned, but only when trained to do so
• ionals about changes in clients’ condition

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year corrections, mental health, TCU, nursing home, hospital, or addiction medicine
• Completion of an approved course in practical nursing
• Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Current CPR certification

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Must possess basic nursing skills and deliver safe patient care
• Attention to detail and ability to problem solve are essential
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills