Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Home Health

AccentCare; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) match

Flexible spending account

Wellness program

Calm app access

Job summary

AccentCare in Oakdale, MN is seeking a dedicated LVN/LPN to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role covers pediatric to geriatric patients, with a salary ranging from $63,000 to $74,000 annually and a full-time schedule.

The LVN/LPN must travel to all business locations and maintain complete medical records. Requirements include graduation from an accredited LVN/LPN program, active state licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of LVN/LPN experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of operation.
• At least one year of LVN/LPN experience.
• CPR certification and valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel to all business locations and provide nursing visits.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Promotes optimal client care under RN supervision.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments; assess medicines for interactions and adverse reactions.
• Re-evaluates client’s nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
• Counsels and instructs client and family in nursing needs.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Submits documentation timely per agency policy.
• Coordinates services with home care team.

Skills

CPR certification

Direct patient care

LPN/LVN license

Travel willingness

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

LPN/LVN diploma

Job description

Overview

LVN LPN

Location: Oakdale

Position: Full Time LPN

Coverage Area: Maplewood/Oakdale

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an LVN/LPN

Salary: $63,000 - $74,000

Schedule: Full Time

Offer Based on Years of Experience

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

• 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.