Performs a variety of professional nursing duties in the care of home care clients, complies with state rules and regulations, and follows established policies and procedures of the building.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Reports changes in client condition or other concerns about clients to the RN in a timely manner. • Initiates emergency procedures for clients and reports to RN. • Reviews client care plans developed by the RN and consults with RN about client conditions and their treatments. • Assists with implementation of physician orders. • Ensures accuracy and promptness in transcribing physician orders. • Carries out proper charting practices and procedures. • Assists with start up of services for new clients, hospital transfers and discharges as requested by RN supervisor. • Assembles and operates equipment such as oxygen suppliers and other equipment used for client care. • Orders and administers medications. • Attends required meetings, in-service training and conferences. • Works cooperatively with other departments. • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor. • Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of job performance of unlicensed staff. • Consults with RN regarding unlicensed staff performance problems. • Schedules work of unlicensed staff within established guidelines. • Assists unlicensed staff as necessary.

WORK ENVIROMENT: • Primary responsibilities will be conducted in clean, well-lit, climate controlled areas such as client rooms, hallways, work rooms, client dining area and meeting rooms. • The noise is usually moderate. • Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases. • Exposure to chemical and respiratory hazards. • Some travel to meetings and seminars may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work hours as assigned, scheduled, or mutually agreed upon. Occasionally called upon to work on short notice. While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Push up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. • Must be familiar with general nursing and adult nursing practices. • Must demonstrate leadership, good judgment and dependability. • Must be knowledgeable and accurate in the administration of medications and treatments. • Must possess good listening, verbal and written communication skills. • Must possess a desire to work with infirm and disabled persons. • Must have good organizational and planning skills. • Must work as a team member and maintain a positive demeanor. • Must receive a “not disqualified” criminal background result from Department of Human Services. • Must be free from TB based on appropriate screening.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Graduate of accredited school of nursing for Licensed Practical Nurse.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTATIONS Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the State of Minnesota, and maintain current licensure.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Perform arithmetic, follow instructions, and work with accuracy in all job activities. Must be mature and remain calm with clients/staff/ families. May be required to work long hours, weekends and holidays.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must understand and communicate with specialized medical terminology. Explain procedures to clients. Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, procedures, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, family members or employees. Must be able to verbally communicate in a clear, precise manner, using calm, pleasant tone of voice.

REASONING SKILLS: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized and nonstandard situations. Knowledgeable about validation techniques, reality orientation and/or appropriate diversional activities with confused clients.

The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management personnel.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• ARE YOU VACCINATED?
• ABLE TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK? MEETING DHS QUALIFICATIONS?

Experience:

• LPN: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN LICENSE FOR THE STATE OF MINNESOTA (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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