LPN Home Health - Twin Metro

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: Gss Mn Robbinsdale Hm Care
Location: Robbinsdale, MN
Address: 4080 W Broadway #132, Robbinsdale, MN 55422, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

40.00
Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

Love nursing but want more independence and meaningful patient relationships? Home health offers the opportunity to make a difference where patients feel most comfortable - at home.

• Serve patients throughout the west, northwest and southwest Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park and surrounding communities

• Build meaningful, ongoing relationships with patients and families

• Enjoy autonomy and variety in your day - no two visits are exactly alike

• Make a direct impact on helping patients remain safe, independent and at home

• Work alongside a supportive, collaborative clinical team

• Use your nursing skills in a way that combines clinical care, education and relationship-building

• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on serving patients and communities with compassion

If you're an LPN who values independence, is motivated and highly driven to make an impact, loves to build connection and making a difference in the lives of others, we'd love to have you join our team!

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient/resident care for stable and predictable patients/residents of all ages in the home care setting. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the patient/resident in the relevant setting and possesses the ability to perform testing to assess data reflective of the patient's/resident's status and to interpret appropriately the information needed to identify each patient's/resident's requirements relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed.

Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in the home care setting. Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients/residents.

Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing to provide patient/resident care and treatment. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients/residents. Knowledge of patient/resident education principles to develop a self-care program. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe environment, specific to the home setting.

Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Skill in documenting and maintaining records. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients/residents, health care providers, and the public. Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions. Ability to interpret, adapt, and follow guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Counsels patients/residents and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

One year of professional nursing experience preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)…