LPN - Long Term Care

Heartwood•Crosby, MN

1d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Heartwood, a senior living community located in Crosby, is looking for LPNs to join our amazing Care Center team. We're seeking compassionate and caring individuals that want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. Schedule: Full and part time positions. Evening and overnight shifts available. Union position. Evening shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm including every other weekend. Extra $1 per hour shift premium. Overnight shift: 10:00pm - 6:30am including every other weekend. Extra $2 per hour shift premium. LPN Pay Range: $22.77 - $32.56. Starting wage based on experience. Premium pay for working holidays. Competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance. Paid time off, 401(K) plan, nursing scholarship and loan forgiveness program, and tuition reimbursement. LPNs are responsible for proving and monitoring high-quality clinical care and services to residents consistent with regulations and established clinical best practices. Oversee the Medication Aides and Resident Assistants on assigned shift. 1. Maintain an environment that achieves high quality care (physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual) of residents and maintain their independence and dignity to the highest degree possible within the Heartwood continuum. Maintain effective communication systems with all customers. 2. Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care based upon regulations and established clinical best practices. Maintain all required documentation in accordance with regulations and established clinical best practices. 3. Coordinate clinical care with other healthcare professionals inside and outside Heartwood. Promote a spirit of cooperation with all regulatory organizations managing with an expectation of appropriate compliance and corrective measures. 4. Maintain a work environment for employees that is conducive to high productivity and morale. Maintain effective communication systems with employees. Support employee education and development opportunities which meet regulatory requirements and opportunities for growth. 5. As a member of the clinical and community team, actively participate in team activities, meetings and processes. Effectively collaborate with staff to promote the residents’ total well-being. 6. Coach and assist staff under your supervision each shift to achieve desired outcomes and individual development. 7. Implement established clinical policies, procedures and practices. Ensure policies and procedures are understood and implemented by assigned staff. Use quality management process to meet the needs of residents, staff and clinical services in the community. 8. Maintain monitoring systems and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and established clinical best practices. Apply the knowledge and skills needed to do the position, including technical competence in the clinical field; maintain knowledge of organization and industry policies and practices. 9. Assist with implementing and managing staffing schedules in assigned area that meet resident care needs and financial goals.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure with the State Board of Nursing in Minnesota.
Interest in gerontological nursing, rehabilitative and restorative clinical practices.
American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
Demonstrated compatibility with Heartwood’s mission and operating philosophies.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Responsibilities

Maintain an environment that achieves high quality care (physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual) of residents and maintain their independence and dignity to the highest degree possible within the Heartwood continuum. Maintain effective communication systems with all customers.
Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care based upon regulations and established clinical best practices. Maintain all required documentation in accordance with regulations and established clinical best practices.
Coordinate clinical care with other healthcare professionals inside and outside Heartwood. Promote a spirit of cooperation with all regulatory organizations managing with an expectation of appropriate compliance and corrective measures.
Maintain a work environment for employees that is conducive to high productivity and morale. Maintain effective communication systems with employees. Support employee education and development opportunities which meet regulatory requirements and opportunities for growth.
As a member of the clinical and community team, actively participate in team activities, meetings and processes. Effectively collaborate with staff to promote the residents’ total well-being.
Coach and assist staff under your supervision each shift to achieve desired outcomes and individual development.
Implement established clinical policies, procedures and practices. Ensure policies and procedures are understood and implemented by assigned staff. Use quality management process to meet the needs of residents, staff and clinical services in the community.
Maintain monitoring systems and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and established clinical best practices. Apply the knowledge and skills needed to do the position, including technical competence in the clinical field; maintain knowledge of organization and industry policies and practices.
Assist with implementing and managing staffing schedules in assigned area that meet resident care needs and financial goals.