Compassionate LPN for Geriatric Assisted Living - Day Shift

Sholom Community Alliance, LLC.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sholom Community Alliance, LLC. in St. Louis Park, MN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an Assisted Living Homecare setting.

The role focuses on delivering quality nursing care in accordance with state laws and organizational policies. The position includes daytime shifts, a wage range of $29.00 to $31.65 per hour, and responsibilities such as observing client conditions, coordinating with physicians, assisting with medications, and guiding unlicensed staff.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota and maintain licensure.
• Current CPR certification preferred; if not certified, must obtain by end of orientation.
• Two or more years of geriatric care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe clients and report any changes in physical, social or emotional condition.
• Communicate promptly with physicians and nurse practitioners when condition changes require medical interventions.
• Assist with ordering and setup of client medications.
• Monitor unlicensed staff and provide guidance to complete duties professionally and timely.
• Assist in evaluating job performance of unlicensed staff with the Registered Nurse.
• Assist in training new employees as directed.
• Identify and respond to emergencies; initiate emergency treatment.

Skills

Patient observation

Communication with medical staff

Medication administration support

Education

Minnesota LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Assisted Living

St. Louis Park, MN, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 6137

Salary Range: $29.00 To $31.65 Hourly

SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Assisted Living provides quality care for clients receiving Homecare services in an Assisted Living Building adheres to professional nursing standard and practices set forth by the Nurse Practice Act and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations including policies and practices set forth by Sholom.

Primary Responsibilities

• Observe clients and report any changes in physical, social or emotional condition. Report changes to the Registered Nurse.
• Communicate in a timely manner with physicians and nurse practitioners’ changes of condition requiring medical interventions.
• Assist with ordering and setup of client medications.
• Monitor unlicensed staff and provide guidance to promote the completion of duties and responsibilities for clients in a timely, professional, respectful and dignified manner.
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of job performance of unlicensed staff in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
• Assist in the training of new employees as directed.
• Identify and respond appropriately to emergencies. Initiate emergency treatment.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Wage: $29.00-$31.65
• Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm

Education, Experience and Credentials

• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota and must maintain licensure.
• Current certification in CPR preferred; upon hire if not certified, must obtain no later than the completion of on the floor orientation.
• Two or more years of experience working with the geriatric population or in a similar care environment preferred.