Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities•Minnetonka, MN

8d•Remote

About The Position

Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Enjoy independence, autonomy, and flexibility in the field to visit patients one on one in their home environment. The LPN will provide care coordination, disease and medication management, skilled wound care, catheter management, ostomy education, infection prevention, and home safety. Be a part of Interim HealthCare and get the opportunity to see patients in their home environment to get a true representation of each patient's needs. Be a part of a collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team approach to care. Flexible scheduling of patient visits. Be a part of a company that has been improving people's lives for more than 40 years. Interim HealthCare offers a wide variety of home care ranging from skilled nursing, physical therapy and other licensed health care services, which help with the every day tasks that let people continue living at home where they are most comfortable. Additionally, we provide hospice care in the home that can make loved ones as comfortable as possible and provide support to the family, allowing them to concentrate on spending quality time together. Interim’s mission is firmly rooted in its long tradition of helping people maintain their safety, independence and dignity in an environment of mutual respect and compassion. Interim HealthCare’s mission - Improving People’s Lives.

Requirements

Current license as an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of MN. License is active and in good standing.
Able to travel within geographic area serviced by the office.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance are required.
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

2 years experience as an LPN is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care coordination, disease and medication management, skilled wound care, catheter management, ostomy education, infection prevention, and home safety.
Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Recognizes and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the RN.
Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
Counsels and educates the patient and family in meeting healthcare related needs.
Completes timely and accurate clinical notes including addressing patient’s progress.