Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Fridley, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The position observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status under RN direction. The role serves the Fridley, Columbia Heights, and St. Anthony coverage area and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is paid on a per-point basis; the posted annual compensation estimate is $66,000–$77,000.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state where the agency operates.
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience.
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Must be a licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical nursing functions and provide direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under RN supervision.
• Promote and maintain optimal client care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe patient environment.
• Identify and communicate significant abnormalities in patient data to the case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law.
• Assess medications a client may be taking for potentially ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contraindications, and report problems to the physician.
• Re-evaluate clients’ nursing needs and report findings to the case manager.
• Counsel and instruct clients and families in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Submit documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.
• Ensure patient chart documentation correlates with the nursing care plan.
• Communicate frequently and work closely with other home care team members.
• Assist in coordinating services provided to clients.
• Provide nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate, complete medical records.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree