Mayo Clinic SkillBridge

License Practical Nurse (LPN)Length of internship: 12 weeksLocations Available: Rochester, MNPosition OverviewThe LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/orprovider in patient assessment and care planning.QualificationsGraduate of a school of practical nursing or passed LPN Boards after a defined period in aprofessional nursing program (e.g., some states allow RN students to take the LPN board exam aftercompleting 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. Additional Qualifications:License or Certification: Current LPN license by applicable staterequirements. Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers- BCLSWe will only accept certificates of course completion from the following providers:• American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider) • Red Cross(Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for HealthcareProviders)• Military Training Network.

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Description- 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. The LPN 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. The LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The LPN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and instructing; and may participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor.
• 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.
• If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting is required.
• Current LPN license by applicable state requirements.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers- BCLS.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/skillbridge

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

BENEFITS✨

• Participation in Mayo Clinic SkillBridge Program.

OTHER

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