Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Orthopedic Clinic

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Orthopedic Specialty Care Team. This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening. Clinic Hours of Operation are 

Day shifts: Monday-Friday 7am- 5:00 pm with potential limited weekend rotation (saturday am)

Our Fairview Orthopedic Surgery specialists Clinic team in Minneapolis, MN  on The University of MN Campus in the Clinic and Surgery Center provides care for a broad spectrum of bone and joint injuries. We're here to treat Complex conditions affecting ankles, feet, hands, shoulders, elbows, and spine, as well as musculoskeletal tumors. Pediatrics to Adults. 

The LPN performs delegated nursing and medical functions of data collection and delivery of care to an assigned group of patients, or individualized patient.  The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse, or physician/authorized practitioner and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.  The LPN is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures, and nursing practice guidelines. 

 

Responsibilities

• Follows the patient’s plan of care.
• Prioritizes work based on patient acuity, available resources, and patient/family preferences, in collaboration with the RN or physician/authorized practitioner.
• Performs high and low risk technical procedures, including medications, defined by the clinical setting.
• Recognizes when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.
• Implements assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating RN or physician/authorized practitioner.
• Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patients.
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and nursing practice guidelines.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Communicates verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Use communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program is required.
• Current LPN License
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Care Experience is preferred.
• At least 1 year of Clinical Experience is preferred

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status