LPN - Long-Term Care: Elder Care Support

Essentia Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking an LPN to provide attentive care for a group of elderly patients, applying the nursing process to deliver holistic support. The caregiver will use therapeutic communication, environment, and teamwork to meet patients' needs.

The role requires Minnesota licensure as an LPN and BCLS/CPR certification within 6 months of hire. The position emphasizes both cooperative and independent work under stress in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• No educational requirements.
• Current Minnesota licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / CPR certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of primarily elderly patients for a designated time frame.
• Provides care via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and collaboration with the health care team.
• Works cooperatively and independently, to work efficiently under stress.

Skills

LPN

Patient care

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking an LPN to provide attentive care for a group of elderly patients, applying the nursing process to deliver holistic support. The caregiver will use therapeutic communication, environment, and teamwork to meet patients' needs.

The role requires Minnesota licensure as an LPN and BCLS/CPR certification within 6 months of hire. The position emphasizes both cooperative and independent work under stress in a dynamic setting.