Licensed Practical Nurse Team Lead

HealthPartners; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners in Shakopee, MN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to direct daily unit operations, train staff, and ensure safe, quality patient care. You will manage patient flow, assist physicians, and handle routine procedures in accordance with nursing standards.

The role requires a current MN LPN license, BLS certification, and strong clinical and communication skills, with leadership capabilities and basic computer literacy. Join a patient-centered team committed to excellent care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• One or more years of nursing experience.
• Must maintain a current state practical nursing licensure.
• BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross is required.
• Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles to provide safe patient care.
• Strong clinical, human relations, and motivational skills.
• Leadership qualities are required.
• Basic computer/keyboard skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operating health testing equipment and standard office devices.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily operation of unit staff and trains new hires.
• Acts as liaison between department supervisor and staff.
• Provides input into employee performance appraisals.
• Administers procedures and medications per policy.
• Triages patients and resolves issues using clinic protocols.
• Prepares patients for tests, examinations, or treatment.
• Assists physician with diagnostics or procedures and performs routine tests.
• Responds to emergencies under supervision.
• Documents patient health data in EMR.
• Instructs patients on home or self-care procedures.
• Provides basic patient counseling on disease management.
• Advocates for patients and protects confidentiality.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership

Patient education

Basic computer skills

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing

One year nursing experience

Current state practical nursing licensure

Job description

Provides daily work direction to staff of designated unit, ensuring quality practical nursing care to patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and Park Nicollet standards.

Position Summary:

1. Directs the daily operation of staff within the designated unit, training and orientating newly hired personnel to departmental policies and procedures.

2. Acts as liaison between department supervisor and staff, relaying pertinent information.

3. Provides input into employee performance appraisals for designated unit.

4. Administers invasive procedures such as catheterization, immunization, and medications by any route except I.V and documents via the integrated medical record.

5. Triages patients’ problems with resolution by advice or referral using clinic protocols.

6. Prepares patients for tests, examinations, or treatment.

7. Assists physician with diagnostic and surgical procedures and performs various routine tests.

8. Recognizes and responds under direct supervision to emergency situations requiring immediate and proper action.

9. Collects and documents patient health data via the integrated medical record.

10. Instructs patients on routine/standardized home or self-care procedures.

11. Provides basic patient counseling on disease or condition management.

12. Serves as a patient advocate by maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting patient rights.

13. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

This role requires a BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable.

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

oGraduate from an accredited school of practical nursing

oOne or more years of nursing experience (preferably in a related field of medicine).

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

oMust maintain a current state practical nursing licensure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

oStrong clinical, human relations, and motivational skills.

oLeadership qualities also required.

oBasic computer/keyboarding skills required.

oDemonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure safety of patients.

oSafely and effectively operates the following: Various health testing equipment (i.e., vision, hearing, blood pressure, etc.), Personal computer, Printer, Fax machine, Photocopier, and Telephone.