Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temp to Hire!
About The Position
Meridian Services and Zenith Services is seeking a Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our Group Home, In-Home Supports, and Day Program settings. The Nurse staff provide training, support, and guidance related to the medical needs of our person served and programs. This role will be temporary for 6 weeks starting June 1st, with the opportunity for a Full-Time Permanent hire possible after the initial period. The LPN will work in our office in Golden Valley as well as visit different group homes throughout the Twin Cities and the day program in Hopkins. The schedule is Monday-Friday regular daytime business hours, with an on-call rotation including mornings, evenings, and weekends for guidance and phone triaging.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted nursing licensure from state of Minnesota
- At least 2 years of experience working within the field of Nursing
- Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
- Proficiency in spoken and written English communication
- Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy
Nice To Haves
- RN that is passionate about training staff on medical equipment and psychotropic medication monitoring and administration
- Skilled at delivering and teaching a class, “Medication Administration” to new hires and for review purposes with current staff
- Proven ability to provide quality patient care and be an advocate to patients
- Approachable demeanor with ability to answer medical related questions from staff, while providing a teaching approach through the communication
- Strong organizational, reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional inter-personal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Provide medical guidance, triage, and direction to Program Management and Direct Support Professionals regarding any medical concerns or issues of persons served.
- Supervise a small team of LPNs.
- Teach medication administration class to Direct Support Professionals and management staff, including some Saturday classes.
- Conduct on-site training of medical procedures at group homes, including but not limited to catheters, diabetic procedures, DNI/DNR.
- Conduct audits of medication logs, health progress notes, medications, policy and procedure, appointments and orders, and medical documentation review at group homes and the day program.
- Act as an advocate as needed and requested at medical appointments for persons served.
- Assist with medical-related concerns/communications for persons served with medical providers.
Benefits
- Opportunity for Full-Time Permanent hire
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
