LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse

Ecumen; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Ecumen Lakeshore-The Fountains is seeking a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an overnight shift with every other weekend rotation. The role involves medication administration, documentation, and directing nursing staff under the direction of the Nursing Director.

The facility provides short-term rehab and post-hospital care for up to 60 patients. Targeted pay range is $29.85–$32.83 per hour, plus a $2/hour overnight shift differential. Benefits are offered based on scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in the state where you work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients, including medications and treatments as ordered.
• Documents clinical data and coordinates care with the nursing team.
• Supervises Nursing Assistants, Resident Assistants and other staff on unit/shift.
• Administers medications and completes treatments as ordered; monitors patient condition.
• Maintains safety and infection control standards; ensures timely completion of physician orders.
• Keeps work area clean, sanitary and organized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN licensure

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Degree from accredited nursing program (LPN)

Job description

Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN l Overnight shift l With an every other weekend rotation l PRN/Casual Opportunities Available as well

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to patients, including medications and treatment administration, documentation, and other therapeutic interventions under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Director. This position is responsible for providing direction to Nursing Assistants, Resident Assistants, Trained Medication Assistants, and other clinical staff on unit/shift.

Schedule Options:

• Full-Time Overnight Shift: 64 Hours/2 weeks

About Us:

Ecumen Lakeshore-The Fountains provides short-term rehab and post-hospital care for up to 60 patients in spacious, private rooms along the picturesque shore of Lake Superior. Nurses in the Fountains acquire a comprehensive skill set to include IV insertion and medication administration, lab draws, code response, complex wound care, advanced respiratorycare and restorative nursing care in collaboration with the therapy team to support each patient’s journey to health.

The targeted pay range for this job is $ 29.85- $32.83 per hour.

• Additional $2/hour Shift differential for the overnight shift

Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for S ick & S afe time , an Employee Assistance Program , other well-being resources . Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/

• Provides nursing care to patients within the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Responsible for coordination and direction of patient care. Coordinates care and services with other departments/providers from the time of admission to discharge.
• Assists Registered Nurse with completion of assessments, documentation, and data collection within scope of practice and acting timely on findings.
• Administers medications and completes treatments as ordered. Observes and monitors patient's condition and reports changes as appropriate. Ensures that all physicians’ orders are signed and implemented within specified time frames.
• Maintains safety of all patients and team members. Responds appropriately to safety hazards and reports any issues to the appropriate person. Ensures that all staff follows the infection control policy and procedure.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse program
• Current LPN licensure in the state in which they are working
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Patient's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

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