LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse

Ecumen•Saint Cloud, MN

13d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to residents and patients, including medication and treatment administration, documentation, and other therapeutic interventions under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Director. The role 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. Care and services are coordinated with other departments and providers from admission through discharge. This is a full-time position with a 64-hours-per-two-week schedule. Available shifts are day or afternoon/evening, and each schedule includes an every-other-weekend rotation. The targeted pay range is $29.50–$35.00 per hour. Ecumen is a nonprofit senior living provider serving older adults and describes its mission as providing exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services while fostering inclusivity and belonging.

Requirements

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

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 safety 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide direction to Nursing Assistants, Resident Assistants, Trained Medication Assistants, and other clinical staff on the unit or shift.