Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care

Essentia Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care for elderly patients in Minnesota. The role involves assuming responsibility for a group of patients, delivering care through therapeutic interactions and cooperation with the healthcare team.

Potential candidates must have a current Minnesota LPN license and obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / CPR certification within the first six months of employment. The position demands efficiency both cooperatively and independently under stress.

Qualifications

• Must have current Minnesota licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / CPR certification needed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for elderly patients' care.
• Provide care through therapeutic use of self and nursing process.
• Work efficiently both cooperatively and independently.

Education

Current Minnesota licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / CPR certification required within 6 months of hire

Job description

Job Description:

A care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of primarily elderly patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Works both cooperatively and independently, to work efficiently under stress.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Current Minnesota licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / CPR certification required within 6 months of hire.