Licensed Practical Nurse - Palliative Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Palliative Care team in a remote, telephonic capacity. The role supports clinicians and other care professionals in delivering compassionate care to patients and families in home or community settings.

Ideal candidates have MN LPN licensure, BLS, and likely experience in hospice/home care or palliative settings, with strong communication and teamwork skills. M-F 8am-5pm schedule is typical.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state approved school of practical nursing.
• Current MN LPN license in good standing.
• BLS certification for health professionals maintained.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in home or community settings.
• Support clinicians, social workers, and chaplains with patient care.
• Maintain professional communication and handle time-sensitive tasks remotely.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Graduate of state approved LPN program

Tools

EMR / Epic

BLS Certification

MN Driver's License

Job description

HealthPartners is looking to hire an LPN to join our Palliative Care team! Join us as a Partner for Good and help make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Palliative Care Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care, based on standards of practice, to patients and families in their home or community. This role supports clinicians, registered nurses, social workers and chaplains with patient care in the ambulatory Palliative Care setting. This remote role is telephonic, requiring a high level of professionalism, verbal and written communication skills and strong ability to initiate and follow through with time-sensitive tasks.

Work Schedule:

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Graduation from a state approved school of practical nursing
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Current state Licensed Professional Nursing License in good standing
  • Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained.
  • Current MN driver's license
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to exercise tact, initiative, clear communication, and good judgment in dealing with people.
  • Ability to accept and utilize supervision.
  • Ability to work within the team concept

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience as a licensed practical nurse for at least two years.
• Hospice / Home Care / Palliative Care experience.
• EMR / Epic experience

Benefits:

HealthPartners offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!