LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse

Ecumen; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 37,195 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their dedicated team in Saint Cloud. This role focuses on providing essential nursing care to residents, including medication administration and coordination of care. With a commitment to advocating for older adults, this organization offers a supportive environment where you can make a significant impact on the lives of those in need. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring you have the resources to thrive in your career while making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in the state of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents within LPN scope of practice.
• Administer medications and monitor residents' conditions.
• Coordinate resident care and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Effective Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Nursing Care Provision

Medication Administration

Education

Degree from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN | Day, Afternoon, or Overnight Shift | Every other Weekend Rotation

Ecumen is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our newly acquired St. Benedict’s Community in St. Cloud which consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, and independent living.

About Us:

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

The targeted pay range for this job is $27- $35 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits (PTO and Sick & Safe Time), a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to residents, including medications and treatment administration, documentation, and other therapeutic interventions under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Director. Provides direction to nursing assistants, resident assistants, trained medication assistants, and other clinical staff on unit/shift.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

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

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, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities