Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Float Staff - LPN

City: Rochester, MN | Remote: No | Department: Nursing

About the role

As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. With continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Responsibilities

The Ambulatory Float Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in a variety of dynamic specialty clinics and primary care including, but not limited to, the following locations: Baldwin, Gonda, Mayo Clinic, NE Clinic, NW Clinic, SE Clinic, and Kasson. Ambulatory floats provide direct patient care to support the unique needs of the clinical practice. The LPN role in the float practice consists of:

• Assisting with patient visits by providing support in a variety of ways including assisting with procedures
• Rooming patients
• Administering immunizations
• Other skills related to direct patient care

The Ambulatory Float Pool supports 16 different LPN practices serving patients from pediatrics through adulthood. An individual LPN within the Ambulatory Float Pool will train and work in six to ten different practices, specialties, or locations based on FTE and practice mix.

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
• 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
• Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization, and principles of relationship-based care
• Possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and instructing; and may participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of practical nursing or passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program (e.g., some states allow RN students to take the LPN board exam after completing one to two years in the RN program)
• If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting is required
• One year of LPN experience within the last five years preferred
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience working in a team environment
• Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred
• Current LPN license by applicable state requirements
• Arizona and Florida: Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
• Midwest: Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area
• Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area

Schedule

• Full Time
• Hours per pay period: 64-80
• Schedule details: Monday-Friday, day shifts, 8-hour shifts
• Hours: Varied start times from 7-8 am, with the majority of the schedule being 7:45 am - 4:45 pm based on unit need
• Weekend schedule: None

Pay

$25.21 - $36.82 / hour

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future