Home Health LPN VN

Adara Home Health•New Brighton, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) furnishes comprehensive client care as assigned by the Case Manager, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing principles, and company policies and procedures. The role requires specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill grounded in the 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 LPN travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, with visits generally lasting one to three hours per client. The position reports to the Blaine, Minnesota office and serves New Brighton, St. Anthony, Roseville, and surrounding cities. Care is provided in individual client homes and a variety of community settings. The stated base salary range is $60,000–$72,000 per year. Adara Home Health describes its home care careers as offering flexibility and the ability to manage one’s own schedule, and emphasizes work-life balance.

Requirements

Hold a current Minnesota LPN license that has not been revoked or suspended and has no limitations or restrictions.
Have at least one year of experience in a health care setting.
Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Have strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Provide proof of a negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
Have access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Provide 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 a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose convictions and criminal history records pertaining to crimes related to the provision of health services; candidates convicted of a crime will not be hired.
Pass 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.
Travel to client homes and provide one-to-one care; participate in the on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

Acute hospital or home care experience is preferred.
Current CPR certification is 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 LPN practice in Minnesota, 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 LPN scope of practice.
Initiate appropriate rehabilitative nursing techniques.
Use professional judgment to adapt nursing measures to changing needs and to decide whether to accept assignments.
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members and participate in client conferences as requested.
Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare clinical and progress notes on time.
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.
Pursue professional growth and development through continuing education, in-service programs, orientation, and personnel evaluations.
Maintain strict confidentiality of information about clients, families, and employees.
Promote a positive client and employee service image and adapt care to family diversity and home environments.
Participate in the after-hours on-call process to resolve client care and staffing issues.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.