Licensed Practical Nurse - Assisted Living

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

Job summary

Sholom in Minnesota is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Homecare within an Assisted Living setting. You will provide quality nursing care aligned with state regulations and Sholom policies, observing clients and reporting changes to the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include medication setup, supervising unlicensed staff, and assisting in training. Candidates should have MN LPN licensure and a preference for geriatric care experience.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota.
• CPR certification preferred; if not certified, must obtain by floor orientation.
• Two or more years of experience with geriatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

LPN licensure in Minnesota

CPR certification preferred; obtain by orientation if not certified

2+ years geriatric care experience preferred

Job description

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
• Hours: 0.5 AM, rotating weekends

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.