Home Health Private Duty LPN

Adara Home Health•Janesville, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse 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 LPN applies specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill based on psychological, biological, and social sciences, and reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. This part-time position offers a flexible schedule, with shifts available Monday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday/Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The LPN travels to client homes to provide one-to-one care. The position reports to the Mankato, Minnesota office and provides services in Janesville. Client-specific care needs include epilepsy, cerebral palsy, functional quadriplegia, legal blindness, and G/J tube care.

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 to 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 records relating to crimes associated with providing health services; candidates convicted of a crime will not be hired.
Ability to 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures, consulting 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, within the Nurse Practice Act and legal limits of the LPN license.
Initiate rehabilitative nursing techniques as appropriate.
Adapt nursing measures to changing needs using professional judgment.
Communicate effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in scheduled client conferences as 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 vulnerable-client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation to the office.
Pursue professional growth and development through 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.
Adapt to family diversity and home environments, and use judgment when accepting assignments.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
Participate in the after-hours on-call process to help resolve client-care and staffing issues.