Home Health LPN

St. Gabriel's Community; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 77,710,000 - 94,731,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

Job summary

Benedictine Living seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient care in home health settings under the supervision of an RN. You will collect data, support care plans, administer medications and educate patients and families while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role requires current LPN licensure, BLS, a valid Class A driver’s license and a clean driving record. You will collaborate with the health team, participate in discharge planning, and uphold Benedictine's

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse in good standing.
• BLS Certification required.
• Valid Class A Driver’s License.
• Acceptable driving record per Benedictine requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial data collection on all patients/residents.
• Participate in implementing person driven plans of care under RN guidance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their administration; observe and report responses.
• Follow education plans and document patient education outcomes.
• Document according to current standards and policies.
• Plan for discharge and coordinate with RN and discharge planners.
• Coordinate and direct patient/resident care as needed.
• Perform charge nurse or building responsibilities when assigned.
• Uphold Relationship Based Care and Benedictine Core Values.

Skills

LPN licensure

BLS Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

A licensed practical nurse is a clinically competent position that provides care to a group of home health patients/residents under general supervision/delegation of a registered nurse according to established policies, procedures, protocols and standards of practice and care. Effectively interacts with patients/residents, families, responsible party, and all health team members to assure resident safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial data collection on all patients/residents and follows up on data collection as per policy.
• Participate in implementing person driven plans of care as developed by the Registered Nurse within established policies and procedures and continually works to meet individual patient/resident needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient/resident and their clinical condition. Observe, document and report patient/resident responses to medications.
• Follow patient/resident, family and caregiver education plan of care as developed by the Registered Nurse, clearly communicates information and documents patient/resident response to education.
• Document according to current standards and policies.
• Plan for patient/resident discharge, collaborates with the Registered Nurse and discharge planners for long and short term patient/resident needs.
• Coordinate and direct patient/resident care appropriately.
• Perform charge nurse or building responsibilities when assigned.
• Utilize the principles of Relationship Based Care while performing duties.
• Promotes the Benedictine Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice by bringing the Mission and Core Values into the day-to-day activities of the company.
• Performs other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse, which must be in good standing
• BLS Certification.
• Valid Class A Driver’s License
• Acceptable driving record that meets Benedictine requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Clinical experience

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

Salary Range

$27.12-$33.06

Benefits Statement

A robustbenefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntarybenefits. For more information visit our website atwww.benedictineliving.org.