LPN - Home Health with Growth & Training

smhomehealth; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Home Health Care in Minnesota is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care in clients' homes under the supervision of an RN Case Manager. You will follow the Plan of Care and ensure quality, compassionate service.

Responsibilities include performing nursing visits, monitoring medications, documenting in the medical record, and promoting safety and infection control. A valid LPN license, CPR certification, 1 year acute care experience, and a valid driver's license are

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an acute care setting or equivalent.
• CPR certified.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Current valid driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Communicates appropriate status/condition changes to the RN per agency guidelines.
• Provides skilled nursing visits for clients as directed by the RN Case Manager.
• Follows the Plan of Care established by the Registered Nurse.
• Recognizes and reports changes in client condition to the Case Manager and the physician as directed.
• Documents accurately in the clinical record.
• Scope of clinical practice includes personal care, assessment, medication monitoring and administration, client teaching, emergency intervention and nursing services.
• Promotes personal safety and infection control practices.
• Recognizes and responds to potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe use of equipment and makes recommendations to improve safety.
• Performs duties per agency policies, confidentiality and professional standards.
• Attends required meetings and participates in Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

CPR certified

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

SM Home Health Care in Minnesota is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care in clients' homes under the supervision of an RN Case Manager. You will follow the Plan of Care and ensure quality, compassionate service.

Responsibilities include performing nursing visits, monitoring medications, documenting in the medical record, and promoting safety and infection control. A valid LPN license, CPR certification, 1 year acute care experience, and a valid driver's license are