Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The LPN provides nursing care to patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The framework for practice will be the nursing process. The LPN, practicing in home health or hospice, performs general nursing activities in all phases of the management of the patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN will be delegated only tasks for which their license qualifies them, and they have the education or experience to perform. Documented competencies will be maintained in their personel file. The LPN administers ordered medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques, collects patient monitoring data, consults with the primary nurse or clinical manager for assistance in implementing patient care according to the Care Plan.
Shift:
All Shifts
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Accepts assignments as needed to provide necessary care for all patients.
• Follows an established Plan of Care, monitors patient's progress and reports any significant changes to RN and/or physician or healthcare practitioner.
• Maintains a safe environment for patient.
• Maintains good working relations among co-workers through appropriate communication.
• Demonstrates clinical competence.
• Provides education as appropriate to patient's needs, level of understanding and goal for independence.
• Observes patient for drug and treatment reactions and reports those to Registered Nurse and/or physician.
• Documents each visit accurately, completely and timely.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Processes.
• Attends education classes to maintain LPN license, and assumes responsibility for own continued personal and professional growth. Attends mandatory educational inservice programs.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
• Meets expectations as stated in the LB Homes Employee Handbook and policies and procedures.
• Must have access to a motor vehicle and maintain personal auto liability insurance coverage and be willing to drive in all types of weather conditions.
• Must have a valid drivers' license.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including office tasks as needed.
• With specialized training and approval from the manager may perform additional tasks pertinent to assigned area.
• Ability to work in a flexible schedule.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Integrity - Always do what is right.
• Compassion - Open your heart and show you care.
• Dedication - LB Homes can count on you.
• Team Work - Help each other make it happen.
• Customer Service - Know the need and meet it.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one"s conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
Practical/Vocational Nursing program required.
Experience:
1 plus years of experience in home care setting preferred
Computer Skills:
Basic computer skills and the ability to maximize use of web based software and electronic health record used by the organization.
Certifications & Licenses:
Current MN LPN license
CPR certification
Current Driver's license & proof of insurance
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