Home Health LPN Visit Nurse

Adara Home Health•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive client care as assigned by the Case Manager, following the Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing principles, and company policies and procedures. The role requires specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill grounded in psychological, biological, and social sciences. The LPN reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with an on-call rotation. The nurse travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, with visits typically lasting one to three hours. The position reports to the Buffalo, Minnesota office and serves Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, and surrounding cities. Adara Home Health, Inc. states that its mission is “Honoring People” and its values are Integrity, Compassion, Curiosity, and Helpfulness. The base salary range is $60,000–$72,000 per year. Compensation is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Requirements

Current Minnesota LPN license with no revocation, suspension, limitations, or restrictions.
At least one year of experience in a health care setting.
Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proof of a negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclosure of any conviction and criminal history records related to provision of health services; candidates convicted of a crime will not be hired.
Successful completion of initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including 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

Plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care according to established policies and procedures; consult the Case Manager about changes to the care plan.
Recognize and interpret symptoms, take remedial measures within the legal scope of Minnesota LPN practice, and immediately report significant changes in a client’s condition to the Case Manager.
Document observations and teaching completely, accurately, legibly, and concisely.
Administer physician-ordered medications and treatments delegated by the Case Manager, as permitted by the Nurse Practice Act and the legal scope of the LPN license.
Initiate appropriate rehabilitative nursing techniques.
Use professional judgment to adapt nursing measures to changing needs and to accept assignments appropriately.
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members and participate in scheduled client conferences as requested.
Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare clinical and progress notes with timely follow-through.
Assist clients with arranging medical appointments and contacting appropriate community resources as directed by the Case Manager.
Maintain a safe client environment and report accidents, injuries, and suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable clients to the office.
Support professional growth by participating in continuing education, in-service programs, orientation, and personnel evaluations.
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning clients, families, and employees.
Promote a positive client and employee service image and adapt care to family diversity and home environments.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
Participate in the after-hours on-call process to resolve client-care and staffing issues.