Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health 3W - Incentive Eligible

St. Luke's Duluth, MN; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a part-time role, where you will provide essential patient care under the guidance of registered nurses. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients while working in a supportive team environment. With a focus on delivering high-quality care, you will assist patients with daily activities, administer medications, and maintain accurate documentation. Enjoy a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and access to comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your nursing career in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota LPN license required.
• BLS Certification from recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities as per care plans.
• Administer medications and document patient progress.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer operations

Mathematical skills

Patient care assistance

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health 3W - Incentive Eligible

• Location: DULUTH, MN
• Facility: ST LUKES
• Schedule - Shift - Hours: Part-time - D/N - 12 hours
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

NOW OFFERING UP TO A $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse applies and demonstrates knowledge of the Scope of Nursing Practice as defined by the MN Board of Nursing and reinforced in St. Luke's policies. Understands the LPN role as part of the team that delivers patient care under the direction of the RN. Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living according to the plan of care. Administers medications according to policy. Documents and reports pertinent information relating to patients' progress.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: See Licensure/Certification/Registration requirements.

Experience: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current license in Minnesota to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network. Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Performs tasks within the scope of education and Scope of Nursing Practice; maintains confidentiality; communicates effectively, both orally and in writing; supports St. Luke's goals; learns and performs basic computer keyboard operations.

READING: Intermediate ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

WRITING: Intermediate ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.

SPEAKING: Intermediate ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations, or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Intermediate skills in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; computing rate, ratio, and percent; and drawing or interpreting bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Intermediate skills to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development; provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment; maintains competency with Age Specific independent study requirements, with a passing score annually.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to hear, see, stand, walk, kneel, bend, lift up to fifty (50) pounds; prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking; assists with lifting and moving patients; lifts supplies/equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours); Up to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours); Up to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours); Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic); regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases; contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances; exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness); subject to varying and unpredictable situations; handles emergency or crisis situations; occasionally subjected to irregular hours.

Employees working at a benefit eligible status have access to the following benefit plans:

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off