Nurse LPN

Nurse-LPN

Residential Program

Director of Health Services

Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Benefit Entitlements

Valid Minnesota Licensed Practical Nurse license

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Generous 401k match and immediate vesting
• Paid time off
• Flexible hours

Our core values shape the culture of Progress Valley and define what we expect from ourselves as colleagues, leaders, and caregivers. These values guide how we serve clients, collaborate with one another, and carry out our responsibilities each day.

We serve all people with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Respects and values each person's background, beliefs, and experiences; demonstrates person-centered care; advocates appropriately for those we serve.

We do what is right, take responsibility for our actions, and act ethically.

Acts honestly and ethically; owns mistakes with transparency; aligns words, decisions, and actions.

We show self-awareness and empathy in our interactions.

Regulates emotions; listens to understand; communicates clearly, respectfully, and constructively.

We take responsibility for our work, our decisions, and our impact.

Follows through on commitments; takes accountability for outcomes; invests in solutions, not problems.

We remain steady, adaptable, and grounded.

Navigates challenges with positivity; embraces change; remains effective through adversity.

We prioritize growth in ourselves, our work, and our mission.

Seeks feedback; advances professional skills; contributes to improving and expanding services.

The Nurse-LPN supports the health and wellness of program clients by assisting with medication administration and control, providing health care services as needed, and collaborating with clinical staff to support treatment goals related to medical and health concerns. This position educates clients and staff on health-related matters and assists with the development and implementation of agency health care practices and policies.

Success in this role requires sound clinical judgment, flexibility, effective time management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining client confidentiality and regulatory compliance. The Nurse-LPN must demonstrate self-confidence, creativity, and individual discretion when responding to client health needs, medical concerns, and urgent situations.

In all aspects of this role, the Nurse-LPN embodies Progress Valley’s Core Values through compassionate client care, ethical medication and health care practices, respectful communication, accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Demonstrates compassion, dignity, and respect in all client and visitor interactions.

• Provide health care services to program clients as needed and within scope of practice.
• Monitor client self-administration of medication as appropriate.
• Assist clients in obtaining new medications and refills.
• Educate clients on health care issues in a clear, respectful, and person-centered manner.
• Assist clients in scheduling necessary health appointments.
• Make appropriate and timely medical, dental, and health referrals when necessary.

Upholds ethical practice, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and accurate documentation.

• Assist with medication audits and pill counts at RN discretion and ensure compliance with internal medication and health care policies.
• Set up client accounts with the preferred pharmacy and monitor usage for accuracy per RN request.
• Collect medication co-pays from clients and submit payments to the corporate office.
• Dispose of medications, narcotics, and sharps containers in accordance with agency and community policies.
• With another employee present, destroy and document-controlled substances that remain in the facility following client discharge.
• Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies related to the protection of client confidentiality.

Communicates effectively, recognizes client health needs, and collaborates with internal and external partners.

• Conduct client health assessments as needed per RN discretion.
• Communicate client conditions and medical concerns to the RN and document recommendations and care provided.
• Consult with the RN regarding clinical health issues and medication concerns.
• Collaborate with…