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Mayo Clinic Health System in Sparta is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) licensed for 15 acute and transitional care beds, featuring a 24/7 Emergency Department and an outpatient Family Medicine Rural Health Clinic. Our team includes dedicated primary and specialty providers, along with allied health professionals who deliver comprehensive care. Specialists from MCHS in La Crosse provide on-site outreach services, while Mayo Clinic experts from Rochester and other MCHS locations offer telemedicine consultations.

In the Med/Surg unit, our nurses play a crucial role in supporting the community, working within an interdisciplinary care team that includes physicians, pharmacists, educators, dietitians, and social workers. By joining our Mayo Clinic nursing team, you’ll not only be part of a collaborative and supportive environment but also have access to extensive resources like the Mayo Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) program, which offers a full calendar of educational opportunities to help you continually advance your nursing skills and knowledge.

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.

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 :

One year 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 work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred.

Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

License or Certification:

Must obtain prior to start date: 

Current LPN license by applicable state requirements.

Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers. 

We 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 Healthcare Providers)
• Military Training Network

Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.