Home Health LPN Visit Nurse

Adara Home Health•Shakopee, MN

3d•Hybrid

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.

Requirements

Currently licensed as an L.P.N. in the state of Minnesota with an active, unrestricted license.
At least one (1) year of 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 to travel to multiple company business stops daily.
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 those from 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, consulting with the Case Manager regarding any changes in the care plan.
Recognizes and interprets symptoms and institutes remedial measures within the legal limits of the Licensed Practical Nursing scope in Minnesota, reporting 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, within the Nurse Practice Act and legal limits of the LPN 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 timely follow-through.
Assists clients 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 any accidents, injuries, or suspected vulnerable client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation to the office.
Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development through 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 family diversity and home environments.
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.