LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently looking for compassionate LPNs to join our team! We are looking for an LPN to work on call during the hours of M-F 5 : 00pm - 8 : 30am S-S 8 : 30am - 8 : 30am.

Position Summary : As a Licensed Practical Visit Nurse, you will function under the supervision of the RN Case Manager and Hospice Clinical Director as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will perform patient visits Monday through Friday as assigned by the On-call RN. This position will require driving throughout the Minneapolis / St.

Paul metro area. Compensation is negotiable

Job Requirements :

• Can build strong interpersonal relationships
• Displays an attitude of courtesy and respect for all prospective patients, families, staff and referral sources
• Functions as a team member with other staff in the performance of duties.
• Seeks and accepts feedback regarding the performance of job duties.
• Is aware of patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPPA regulations.
• Displays an understanding of vulnerable adult issues.
• Displays an understanding of hospice patients' rights.
• Exhibits sound mature judgment.
• Patient care delivery
• Must be willing to drive

LPN Tasks :

• Possesses strong problem solving skills with the ability to collect, compare, sort and prioritize information to be used in the decision-making process for patients.
• Possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform selected nursing procedures to the terminally ill and specific delegated techniques for patient care.
• Works with other disciplines and works as a good team member.
• Utilizes iPad for client documentation while completing charting as specified in policy.
• Monitors the nursing care provided by professional and ancillary nursing personnel. Assists the registered nurse with data collection in collaboration with the resident, family and / or significant others and the interdisciplinary health care team to meet patient specific plan of care.
• Adheres to Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications :

• Graduate of an accredited vocational school of nursing
• Holds a current Minnesota LPN license or current license deemed appropriate by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Previous experience in Long Term Care, Home Health, acute care nursing or Hospice is preferred
• Must be able to work in collaboration with others
• Requires good communication and human relation skills to interact with patient, families and staff
• CPR certification
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Current MN Driver's License, insurance and daily access to reliable vehicle
• Computer literacy

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Schedule :

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Experience :

Nursing : 1 year (Preferred)

Education :

Associate (Preferred)

License :

LPN (Preferred)

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