Licensed Practical Nurse

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Full-Time Willmar, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition

$24.59 To $27.69 Hourly

The LPN 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 home care agency.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance through Nice and Proximal
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and are subject to applicable plan terms, eligibility requirements, and enrollment guidelines.

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Reports to:

Clinical Nurse Supervisor

B. Secondary reporting to:
Sunrise Village Director

C. Interrelationships with:
Community Caregivers, Housekeeping, Maintenance

D. External Contacts:
Physicians and clinic/hospital staff, Visitors, Families, and Delivery Persons

64 hours/pay period and on-call (rotating weeks and holidays). As scheduled. Shifts may vary and occasionally require performance on short notice.

Nursing scrubs or professional business casual

(Minimum qualifications necessary)

• Graduate of a school of nursing for Licensed Practical Nurse. Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as an LPN and must maintain current unencumbered license with the Board of Nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited program preferred, not required.
• At least 12 months’ experience in home care, long-term care, acute care or public health.
• Working knowledge of the state requirements for the Comprehensive Home Care license and Minnesota Housing with Services registration preferred.

• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Must demonstrate leadership, good judgment, and dependability.
• Must be knowledgeable and accurate in the administration of medications and treatments.
• Flexibility in dealing with changing situations.
• Ability to use computers, tablets and electronic records.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow instructions and work with accuracy in all job activities.
• Must be able to deal tactfully and use good communication, listening and customer service skills with clients and their families and with staff. Must be mature and remain calm with clients/staff/ families.
• May be required to work long hours, weekends and holidays.
  • Must be knowledgeable about validation techniques, reality orientation and/or appropriate diversional activities for clients with dementia.
  • Must work as a team member and maintain a positive demeanor.

• Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result from Department of Human Services and may not be on the OIG exclusions list.
• Must be screened for TB.
• Must possess current driver’s license.

• Works under the direction of the RN to monitor clients’ needs and changes in condition and reports the results to the RN.
• Ensures that unlicensed staff members perform their duties and responsibilities in a timely, quality manner, and reports problems to RN.
• 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…