Licensed Practical Nurse - Assisted Living/Memory Care

Ecumen•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to residents and patients in an assisted living and memory care setting. Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, documenting care, and providing other therapeutic interventions under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Director. The LPN also coordinates and directs resident/patient care and provides direction to Nursing Assistants, Resident Assistants, Trained Medication Assistants, and other clinical staff on the unit or shift. This is a part-time position scheduled for 32 hours every two weeks, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with an every-other-weekend rotation. The targeted pay range is $29.00–$35.00 per hour. New-hire pay is determined using factors such as experience, qualifications, certifications, licenses, and education. Ecumen is a nonprofit senior living provider focused on serving older adults through housing, healthcare, and services. The organization describes itself as Minnesota’s eighth-largest senior living organization, with over 160 years of experience, and emphasizes inclusivity and belonging. Benefits are based on regularly scheduled hours and include paid Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, and other well-being resources.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited school of nursing for a Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Current LPN licensure in the state where the employee works.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including policies and requirements related to vulnerable adults and abuse, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to Know, SDS, ADA, HUD, and fair housing.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing senior care or working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to residents and patients within the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Coordinate and direct resident/patient care.
Coordinate care and services with other departments and providers from admission through discharge.
Assist the Registered Nurse with assessments, documentation, and data collection within scope of practice, and act promptly on findings.
Administer medications and complete treatments as ordered.
Observe and monitor residents’ conditions and report changes as appropriate.
Ensure physicians’ orders are signed and implemented within specified time frames.
Maintain the safety of residents, patients, and team members; respond appropriately to hazards and report issues to the appropriate person.
Ensure staff follow infection-control policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and efficiently organized work area.
Provide direction to Nursing Assistants, Resident Assistants, Trained Medication Assistants, and other clinical staff on the unit or shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.