Licensed Practical Nurse LakeSong- (48 hours per period)

Summary

Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the RN , performs responsibilities exercising initiative, judgment and independent decision-making within the scope of the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy and other governing organizations.

Job Duties

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (

• ) at the end of the bullet point.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changing situations including cares, medication and behaviors.
• Identifies change s and trends in resident status . Individualizes care plans for residents depending on needs . Monitors resident outcomes and effectiveness of plan of care . Documents all findings.
• Practices safety and infection control measures . Completes treatments, med administration and equipment use following established standards . Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Observe for resident / family learning needs . Plans and coordinates with other disciplines (P.T., Pharmacist, etc.) to meet learning needs of residents . Teaches, counsels and reinforces residents and family members.
• Assumes accountability and responsibility for qu ality of resident care provided . Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in all situations.
• Fosters support and team building with residents & families, RCA's , and manager.
• Ordering nursing supplies

O ther Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee w ill comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, inc luding safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Casual employees often work on an as-needed basis, meaning their hours can vary week to week or even day to day.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position has supervisory responsibilities of the RCA's .

Company Benefits Overview

Mille Lacs Health System may obtain information about you from a third party consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you may be the subject of a "consumer report" which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and / or mode of living. These reports may contain information regarding your criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records ("driving records"), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks.

You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time, to request whether a consumer report has been run about you and to request a copy of your report. These searches will be conducted by Verified Credentials, LLC, 20890 Kenbridge Court, Lakeville, MN 55044, , - . The scope of this disclosure is all-encompassing, however, allowing the Company to obtain from any outside organization all manner of consumer reports throughout the course of your employment to the extent permitted by law.

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