Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Fridley, MN

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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 role observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status, following the RN’s direction and the established plan of care. The position covers Highland Park and West St. Paul and follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is paid on a per-point basis; the listed annual compensation estimate is $66,000 to $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.
• Valid CPR certification, maintained while employed in a clinical role.
• 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 the client’s medicines for possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contraindicated medications; 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.

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 the Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app.
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
• Company store credit for the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed