LPN Urogynecology

LPN: $26.06-$33.86/hour

HealthPartners is currently hiring for an LPN within Urogynecology. This role will be working at HealthPartners Specialty Center (435 Phalen Blvd., Saint Paul, MN) and HealthPartners Woodbury Specialty Center (233 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN) but could include other locations in the future.

The required qualifications for the LPN position include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota.

• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required and maintained (online-only BLS certification is not acceptable).

• Demonstration of written and oral communication skills.

The preferred qualifications for the LPN position include:

• One year of full time employment as an LPN.

The LPN position responsibilities include:

• Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.

• Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in ambulatory care setting.

• Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.

• Identify patient education needs, provide instruction, and refer appropriately.

• Document observations, actions, and patient outcomes.

• Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families.

• Recognize patients' abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.

• Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.

• Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.

• Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient's record.

• Appropriately communicate information to other members of the healthcare team.

• Provide the patient and family with current and accurate information regarding the procedure and care.

• Perform telephone screening under direction of RN or MD.

• Assure patients' rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality.

• Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas.

• Maintain CPR certification.

• Use time and materials efficiently.

• Participate in goal setting and attainment for self, care unit, and/or department.

• Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice.

• Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.

• Provide support to professional and technical staff.

• Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.

• Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, goals, and values of HealthPartners.