Home Care LPN, White Bear Lake Area

Number of Job Openings Available : 1Date Posted : October 17, 2024Department : 78007300 Home CareShift : Day (United States of America)Shift Length : 8 hour shiftHours Per Week : 40Union Contract : Non-UnionWeekend Rotation : Every 4thJob Summary : Have time to make a difference.

In this role, you will receive comprehensive training, ensuring you feel confident with skills, and are well-supported working with an experienced team.

Flexibility in schedules will provide a real work-life balance.Allina Home Health is the leader in Minnesota for in-home care delivery, providing exceptional nursing care and allowing patients to recover where they are most comfortable.

Key Position Details : * Position will provide home care to patients in White Bear Lake and the surrounding area.* Full-time position typically scheduled for 8-hour day shifts, can consider four 10-hour days if interested.

• Every fourth weekend rotation.* Benefit-eligible position.Job Description : Principle Responsibilities* Provides safe quality direct patient care within the scope of practice of the LPN.
• Conducts a focused assessment of the health status of an individual patient through the collection and comparison of data to normal findings and the individual patient's current health status.
• Reports changes and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to a RN Case Manager or the appropriate licensed health care provider.
• Recognizes alterations in the patients condition and compares the collected data to the previous condition* Accountability for the quality of care delivered, recognizing the limits of knowledge and experience;

addressing situations beyond the nurse's competency; and performing to the level of education, knowledge, and skill ordinarily expected of an individual who has completed an approved practical nursing education program.

• Takes responsibility for own decision-making and is committed to quality patient care and Home Care program as a whole.
• Participates in care planning.* Participates with other health care providers in the development and modification of the plan of care.
• Clearly documents pertinent data including observations, interventions and teaching.* Demonstrates an awareness of other disciplines' roles and assists families in identifying and accepting services to meet patient / family needs.
• Implements interventions that are delegated ordered or prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider.* Determines and implements appropriate interventions within a nursing plan of care or when delegated or assigned by a Registered Nurse.
• Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.* Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
• Practices all patient experience principles embraced by Allina Health in all interactions to provide an excellent experience for patients and their families.
• Assesses patient vulnerability and initiates appropriate intervention, including reporting if indicated.* Advocates for the patient and his / her family in whatever manner is necessary.

Encourages and supports patients and families to actively participate in their care.* Participates in patient / family teaching as delegated.

• Communicates information to the RN Case Manager regarding patient / family learning needs.* Implements teaching strategies according to the patient plan of care and documents patient and family response.
• Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications* Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program* 0 to 2 years in nursingPreferred Qualifications* 0 to 2 years in acute care or home careLicenses / Certifications* LPNMNBN required* CPR - Allina Health required* Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employmentPhysical DemandsMedium Work : Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs.

occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently