Home Health Private Duty LPN

Adara Home Health, Inc. • Janesville, MN

4d • $27 - $32 • 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 role requires specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill based on psychological, biological, and social sciences. The LPN reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor.

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule. Available shifts are Monday through Sunday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The position requires travel to client homes to provide one-to-one care. It 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.

The work takes place in individual client homes and varied community settings. Physical demands range from medium to very heavy and may include transferring and lifting clients. The employee must be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather and adapt to different environments.

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 in a 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 related to provision of health services; candidates convicted of a crime will not be hired.
• Ability to pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
• 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 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 LPN license.
• Initiate rehabilitative nursing techniques as appropriate.
• Use professional judgment to adapt nursing measures to changing needs.
• Communicate effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduled client conferences when requested.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare clinical and progress notes, ensuring timely record keeping.
• 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 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.
• Use judgment when accepting assignments and perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Participate in the after-hours on-call process to resolve client care and staffing issues.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Recognition program.
• Employee referral program.
• Medical insurance for employees meeting full-time eligibility requirements.
• Vision insurance for employees meeting full-time eligibility requirements.
• Life insurance for employees meeting full-time eligibility requirements.
• Pet insurance for employees meeting full-time eligibility requirements.
• 401(k), 100% vested, for employees meeting full-time eligibility requirements.
• Tuition reimbursement for employees meeting full-time eligibility requirements.
• Paid holidays for employees meeting full-time eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed