Home Health LPN VN

Adara Home Health, Inc.•New Brighton, MN

15d•$60,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides 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, and 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 typically lasting one to three hours. The position reports to the Blaine, Minnesota office and serves New Brighton, St. Anthony, Roseville, and surrounding cities.

Requirements

Current Minnesota LPN license in good standing, without 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 convictions and criminal history related to provision of health services; candidates convicted of a crime will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including Minnesota Department of Health and Federal Office of the Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities screenings.
Ability to meet the physical demands of client care, including transfers and lifting, and to travel in all types of weather.

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 with the Case Manager about changes in 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 LPN license.
Initiate rehabilitative nursing techniques as appropriate.
Use professional judgment to adapt nursing measures to changing needs.
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members.
Participate in scheduled client conferences when requested.
Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare clinical and progress notes in a timely manner.
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.
Participate in continuing education, in-service programs, orientation, and personnel evaluations to support professional growth and development.
Maintain confidentiality of information about clients, families, and employees.
Promote a positive client and employee service image and adapt to family diversity and home environments.
Use judgment when accepting assignments and perform other assigned duties.
Participate in the after-hours on-call process to resolve client care and staffing issues.