LPN

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of professional nursing duties in the care of home care clients, complies with state rules and regulations, and follows established policies and procedures of the building.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that unlicensed staff performs its duties and responsibilities in a timely, quality manner, and reports problems to RN.

• Initiates emergency procedures for clients and reports to RN.

• Reviews client care plans developed by the RN and consults with RN about client conditions and their treatments.

• Assists with implementation of physician orders.

• Ensures accuracy and promptness in transcribing physician orders.

• Carries out proper charting practices and procedures.

• Assists with start up of services for new clients, hospital transfers and discharges as requested by RN supervisor.

• Assembles and operates equipment such as oxygen suppliers and other equipment used for client care.

• Orders and administers medications.

• Attends required meetings, in-service training and conferences.

• Works cooperatively with other departments.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of job performance of unlicensed staff.

• Consults with RN regarding unlicensed staff performance problems.

• Schedules work of unlicensed staff within established guidelines.

• Assists unlicensed staff as necessary.

Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the State of Minnesota, and maintain current licensure.

• Must be familiar with general nursing and geriatric nursing practices.

• Must demonstrate leadership, good judgment and dependability.

• Must be knowledgeable and accurate in the administration of medications and treatments.

• Must possess good listening, verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to perform duties of unlicensed staff.

• Must possess a desire to work with aged, infirm and disabled persons.

• Must have good organizational and planning skills.

• Must work as a team member and maintain a positive demeanor.

• Must receive a “not disqualified” criminal background result from Department of Human Services.
• Must be free from TB based on appropriate screening.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.