Fairview Health Services is looking for a LPN based out of the Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. This position is approved for 72 hours every two weeks and is benefit eligible. This position will be working in wound care.

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.

• Involves the patient, family, and other health team members in gathering relevant data.
• Documents data collected in the medical record.
• Delivers care as delegated by the RN or physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient
• Follows the patients 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.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training or Associates Degree
• One year previous healthcare and/or customer service experience
• Current Minnesota LPN License
• Current BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of previous LPN experience
• Previous ambulatory care experience