Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN

Volunteers of America National Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 41,534 - 45,874; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Volunteers of America National Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team at Elder Homestead. This position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $30.15 to $33.30 based on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

The LPN will be responsible for observing resident conditions, maintaining documentation, and ensuring high-quality care in a welcoming senior living community. We value our employees for their kindness and dedication to our residents.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Ability to prioritize duties and understand residents’ care plans.
• Possess effective communication skills with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Listen to shift report and maintain communication with team members.
• Make rounds to observe physical and psychosocial status of residents.
• Ensure personnel meet resident needs and maintain competence in required skills.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service techniques

Clinical data gathering

Time management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tools

Computers and electronic devices

Job description

Locations

• Elder Homestead
  11400 4th Street North
  Minnetonka, MN 55343, USA

Job Title

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Description

Come join our awesome team as LPN at Elder Homestead.

Elder Homestead is part of Volunteers of America National Services, serving as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. It is a welcoming senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care with 51 apartments in Minnetonka, MN. The value of our employees is indescribable; they make our residents feel protected and cared for at home with their unwavering kindness and shining attitudes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan.

Job Highlights

• Hourly Wage: $30.15 - $33.30 per hour based on years of experience

About the job

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) shall perform in accordance with state and local laws and within the guidelines of the professional organization. All functions shall be performed in accordance with established policies and practices.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice.
• Effective communicator with staff, families, and outside agencies.
• Ability to prioritize duties.
• Customer service oriented with knowledge of successful customer service techniques.
• Ability to understand residents’ charts, doctor’s orders, residents’ plan of care, and medication orders.
• Possess the ability to effectively gather clinical data regarding resident status and condition.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation.

Essential Functions

• Listen to shift report and keep open lines of communication with supervisor, co‑workers and incoming shift.
• Make rounds to residents to observe their physical and psychosocial status.
• Assign personnel appropriately to meet resident needs.
• Ensure that unit personnel and volunteers on your shift are carrying out their assignments.
• Maintain competence in all required skills within the facility.
• Treat and ensure that residents are treated with respect and dignity.
• Observe, record, and report to supervisor regarding residents’ conditions, reactions to drugs and treatments, and significant events.
• Maintain all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures of the facility, including documentation of medications, treatments, restraints, psychotropic medications and skin condition.

Employer/Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) – discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Benefits with Minimal or No Cost to Employees

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• Ministry Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

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