Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for home health in Minnesota. The role covers Oakdale, Maplewood, and surrounding areas, with annual pay between $66,000 and $77,000. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; pay on a per-point basis with annual compensation estimates.

Under RN supervision, the LVN/LPN provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patients, maintaining records and ensuring quality care on the patient’s treatment plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Currently licensed as LPN/LVN in the state of operation.
• At least 1 year LVN/LPN work experience.
• Provide nursing visits per physician’s orders and maintain records.
• Must have and maintain CPR certification while employed.
• Licensed driver capable of traveling to all locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Promotes and maintains optimal client care with RN guidance.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Identifies abnormalities and communicates with case manager and team.
• Administers prescribed medications and assesses drug therapies for interactions or adverse effects.
• Re-evaluates nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
• Counsels and instructs client and family on nursing needs.
• Prepares clinical/progress notes and timely documentation.
• Documents in chart consistent with care plan.
• Coordinates with home care team to arrange services.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Travel to all locations

Documentation/ charting

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health

Coverage Area: Oakdale, Maplewood and surrounding areas

Pay: $66,000 - $77,000 annually

This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected in this posting is an estimate of annual compensation.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

What You Need to Know

Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care. The LVN/LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Be the Best LVN/LPN Nurse You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities

As a LVN/LPN, you will:

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN.
• Promotes and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patients data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law. Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician.
• Re-evaluates client’s nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
• Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.
• Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan.
• Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.
• Assists in coordinating services provided to client

Our benefits include

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.