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Licensed Practical Nurse - Travel Team - LPN

Job ID 346884 Job Expiration Date 11/25/2024
  • Rochester, MN
  • Full Time
  • Benefit Eligible
  • Remote: No
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Overview

At Mayo Clinic, you will become a vital member of a dynamic team at one of the world's most exceptional health care institutions. Our Nursing Care Model combines Relationship-Based Care with an evidence-based approach. This allows for a stronger connection between patient and caregiver, and a more individualized, appropriate type of care. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career.

Job Description

CityRochester

StateMN

RemoteNO

DepartmentNursing

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. 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. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.


Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Mayo Clinic Internal Travel Team will provide staffing support across Mayo Clinic sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin as determined by staffing and patient care needs.

As a Mayo Clinic employee, the Internal Travel LPN actualizes Mayo Clinic core values and culture. The LPN will travel on a routine basis to various locations. Flexibility and adaptability are essential in work assignments and work schedules. Our LPNs support our inpatient nursing environments across our MCHS hospitals in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Duties include providing basic care to patients, including medication administration, focused assessments, assisting patients with ADLs, ensuring comfort of patients, wound care, open and effective communication with patients and all members of the healthcare team, timely and accurate documentation, and other nursing duties as assigned by an RN. Our LPNs primarily support inpatient acute care environments and long term stay/discharge ready units. Additional information can be found on our Travel LPN website.

The 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. 



Qualifications

Requirements for LPNs:

  • 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.

Additional Qualifications:

  • LPN traveler experience preferred. 
  • One year LPN experience working in an applicable (acute care, critical access, transitional care, rehab or long-term care) setting, with travel or float experience preferred.
  • Mayo Clinic site experience 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 work daytime hours, flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs. 
  • Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.

Licensure or Certification:

  • Current active MN or WI nursing license by applicable state(s) requirements. 
  • Additional state nursing licenses may be required.
  • Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and must not expire within the first 90 days of employment.
    • 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 Healthcare Providers)
    • Military Training Network


Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Up to $1,800.00 per week with an additional monthly stipend and travel differential.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

72

Schedule Details

Schedule Details: Variable shifts; schedule flexibility is required to meet site staffing needs. Will discuss assignments during the interview process.

Weekend Schedule

Weekend Schedule: Variable; per site staffing needs. Will discuss assignments during the interview process.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.


Recruiter

Jeff Eigenheer
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Career Path

Mayo Clinic offers many different nursing career opportunities to meet the needs of nursing professionals with a variety of educational and work experiences.

Whether you have a vocational certificate, or an associate, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, Mayo Clinic's multidisciplinary, team-oriented work environment presents opportunities that are rarely experienced elsewhere.

High School Diploma/Vocational Degree

  • Health Unit Coordinator
  • Surgical Core/Sterilization Technician
  • Patient Care/Nursing Assistant or Technician
  • Emergency Department Technician
  • IV Technician
  • Urology Technician
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Medical Assistant
  • Associate Degree
  • Registered Nurse
  • Certified Surgical Technologist

Bachelor's Degree

  • Certified Surgical Assistant
  • Clinical Resource Nurse
  • Nursing Research
  • Social Worker
  • Registered Nurse
  • Nurse Supervisor
  • Nurse Manager

Graduate Degree

  • Nursing Education Specialist
  • Nurse Scientist
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  • Nurse Leadership
  • Social Worker

Benefits

  • Pension & 403(b)/401(k) Match

  • Continuing Medical Education

  • Paid Time Off & Disability

  • Relocation Assistance

  • Choose From a Wide Number of Specialties and Settings

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