Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Hopkins, MN

28d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Elder Homestead is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team. Elder Homestead is a senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The LPN will perform duties in accordance with state and local laws and professional guidelines, adhering to established policies and practices. This role involves ensuring residents feel protected and cared for, with a focus on kindness and positive attitudes. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice.
Effective communicator with staff, families, and outside agencies.
Ability to prioritize duties.
Customer service-oriented with knowledge of successful customer service techniques.
Ability to understand residents’ charts, doctor’s orders, residents’ plan of care, and medication orders.
Must possess the ability to effectively gather clinical data in regard to resident status and condition.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Responsibilities

Listen to shift report and keep open lines of communication with supervisor, co-workers and on coming shift.
Make rounds to residents to observe their physical and psychosocial status.
Assign personnel appropriately to meet resident needs.
Ensure that unit personnel and volunteers on your shift are carrying out their assignments.
Maintain competence in all required skills within the facility.
Treat and ensure that residents are treated with respect and dignity.
Observes, records, and reports to supervisor regarding residents’ conditions, reaction to drugs and treatments and significant events.
Maintains all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures of the facility, including documentation of medications, treatments, restraints, psychotropic medications and skin condition.