HealthPartners is currently hiring for a LPN Lead II. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current LPN licensure in Minnesota Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable Demonstration of written and oral communication skills required. Ability to prepare scheduling based on clinic needs Demonstrated computer skills necessary to perform lead duties Demonstrated skills including : Ability to guide and monitor others in using nursing procedures to provide care to patients and their families Ability to document performance and provide effective feedback to employees Ability to instruct coworkers on job duties Ability to have difficult conversations with coworkers Ability to motivate and influence staff to achieve department needs and goals Strong organizational skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships necessary to perform lead duties Ability to lead by example and answer questions PREFERRED: One-year full-time employment as a LPN preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Proficiency in other languages may be required. Some positions may have lifting requirements. POSITION PURPOSE: Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. Carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Nursing Process: Definition: a licensed practical nurse uses the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) under the supervision of an RN or physician in order to provide continuing healthcare to individuals, families and the community. Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient. Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting. Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals. Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately. Document observations, actions and patient outcomes. Performance is up to standard when: Nursing Care: - Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families. - Recognize patient's abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance. - Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances. - Implement established Group Health Policies and Procedures. Patient Instruction: - Teach techniques or provide information according to established program. Documentation: - Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient's record. Information Processing: - Appropriately communicate information to other members of the health care team. Provide the patient and family with current and accurate information regarding the procedure and care. - Perform telephone screening under direction of RN or MD. Technical and Ethical Competency: Definition: This includes knowledge, self-direction, accountability and ability to function within Group Health policies, philosophies and procedures. Performance is up to standard when: Patient Advocacy: - Assure patients' rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality. Continuing Education: - Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas. - Maintain CPR certification. Utilization of Resources: - Use time and materials efficiently Goal Determination/Achievement: - Participate in goal setting an attainment for self, care unit and/or department. Leadership: Definition: Leadership is a process through which an LPN affects the action of others through conduct and practice. Performance is up to standard when: 1. Role Modeling: - Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice. - Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice. - Provide support to professional and technical staff. - Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, goals and values of Group Health, Inc. 2. Decision-Making/Problem-Solving: - Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team. 3. Communication Skills: - Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills. Organizational Behaviors: Definition: Organizational behavior is the building and maintaining of solid interdependent relationships within the care unit and throughout Group Health, Inc. Performance is up to standard when: 1. Participation: - Show interest in and keeps informed of department and organizational changes within the GHI system. - Provide honest and constructive input during policy formation. Accept and support final decision. 2. Teamwork: - Identify and work to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner. - Focus on solving the problem -- not blaming. - Effectively share job knowledge with new employees. - Place team goals above own interests. - Other tasks as assigned by supervisor. LEAD DUTIES: - Leader will assign lead duties. Lead 2 must perform at least seven of the bolded items. HIRING: 1. Recommends filling or not filling a vacancy or adding to staff. 2. Assists Supervisor in interviewing or in some instances conducts interviews without involvement of a Supervisor. 3. Recommends hiring candidate to Supervisor. 4. May communicate offer of employment from Supervisor to candidate. SCHEDULING: 1. Prepares staffing schedule. 2. Employees call lead if absent or late. 3. Coverage for planned and unplanned absences. 4. After the semi-annual vacation bidding process, grants daily vacation requests. 5. Approves timecards completed by Employees. 6. May approve working of overtime if specifically delegated by Supervisor. EVALUATION: 1. Documents performance. 2. After the performance review has been discussed with and approved by the Supervisor, conducts the performance review with the Employee. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: 1. Documents performance. 2. Communicates to Employee that performance is deficient or behavior is inappropriate. 3. Coaches Employee in improving and setting workable goals (does not include disciplining the Employee and could represent a step prior to an oral reprimand). 4. Attends discipline discussion with Supervisor and Employee to provide information relevant to the discipline, including attending grievance hearings. OTHER: 1. Assists in preparing unit budget. 2. Assists a Supervisor/Manager in work unit annual planning. 3. Assigns work. 4. Trains Employees and sets up and schedules training procedures (not limited to leads). 5. Directs Employees. Within the work unit, the Supervisor/Manager shall discuss with the lead(s) his/her appropriate lead job functions as outlined above and that a lead is not to be assigned job functions outside of those listed above. In recognition of the responsibility of leads, they shall be given adequate time to perform these duties. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.