LPN, Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home

Vision Quest is experienced in implementing assisted living programs in independent senior living properties, as well as acquiring the management responsibilities of existing assisted living properties. We pride ourselves on offering outstanding care to our assisted living residents.

JOB SUMMARY:

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:

• Ensures that unlicensed staff performs its duties and responsibilities in a timely, quality manner, and reports problems to RN.
• 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.

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

• Must be familiar with general nursing and geriatric 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 be able to perform duties of unlicensed staff.
• Must possess a desire to work with aged, 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.