Home Health LPN Visit Nurse

Adara Home Health•Wayzata, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides comprehensive client care as assigned by the Case Manager, adhering to the Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing principles, and company policies. This role requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill based on psychological, biological, and social sciences, enabling the LPN to make appropriate nursing judgments. The LPN reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with an on-call rotation. The role involves traveling to client homes to provide 1:1 client care, with each visit potentially lasting 1-3 hours. The position reports to the Buffalo, MN office and serves Wayzata and surrounding cities.

Requirements

Currently licensed as an L.P.N. in the state of Minnesota.
The license must not have been revoked, suspended, and without limitations or restrictions.
Have at least one (1) year experience in a health care setting.
Demonstrates ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proof of negative mantoux or documentation of negative chest x-ray.
Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation in order to travel to multiple company business stops a day.
A valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Have U.S. Citizenship or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose any conviction and criminal history records pertaining to any crime related to the provision of health services.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings including but not limited to those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.

Nice To Haves

Acute hospital or home care experience preferred.
Current CPR certification highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Plans, provides, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and consults with the Case Manager regarding any changes in the care plan.
Recognizes and interprets symptoms and institutes remedial measures within the legal limits of Licensed Practical Nursing in the state of Minnesota and reports significant changes in client’s condition to the Case Manager immediately.
Documents observations and teachings completely, accurately, legibly, and concisely.
Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and delegated by the Case Manager as allowed by the Nurse Practice Act and legal limits of the LPN nursing license.
Initiates rehabilitative nursing procedure techniques as appropriate.
Exercises professional judgment in adapting nursing measures to changing needs.
Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
Participates in scheduled client conferences as requested.
Maintains accurate clinical records, preparing clinical and progress notes with follow-through of timely record keeping.
Assists client in arranging medical appointments and contacts with appropriate community resources as directed by the Case Manager.
Maintains a safe client environment and identifies and reports to the office any accidents, injuries, or any suspected vulnerable client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development by actively participating in continuing education, in-service programs, orientation, and personnel evaluations.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.
Promotes a positive client and employee service image.
Adapts to the family diversity and home environment.
Exercises judgment in accepting assignments.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Participates in the after-hours on-call process to ensure client care and staffing issues are resolved.