Benefits/Perks
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Careers Advancement
Job Summary In this role, you will primarily be creating and managing a plan of care for individual patients. You are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who operates with great attention to detail and a big heart. You take pride in creating personalized care plans for patients and are able to observe and communicate effectively in your patient's best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse who lives in the Edina community to join our team. We're looking to hire a full time or part time nurse who is competent to perform the following task including but not limited to:
Responsibilities
Performs focused nursing assessment of Residents to determine appropriate interventions to maintain or improve the Resident’s health status.
Provides interventions for Residents with episodes of potentially life-threatening instability.
Provides nursing visits and direct care to Residents in the resident's home or assisted living as directed by client Care Plans.
Sets up medications for Residents according to the medication management program, as indicated.
Coordinates medical appointments for Residents, including follow-up with any new orders or changes after hospital visit with direction from Nursing case manager as needed
Accepts and implements prescriber orders with direction as needed
Responds to phone calls from other providers related to Residents with RN direction as needed
Documents, as indicated, in the clinical record
Communicates with families, resident representatives, case managers and other health care providers regarding the Residents as needed
Is aware of and uses good safety practices, including but not limited to:
Body mechanics
Falls prevention
Reporting of defective equipment or hazards
Wiping spills or wet floors immediately
Using Standard Precautions and appropriate infection control measures
Knowledge of emergency procedures
Reporting incidents/accidents to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Director on the day of occurrence
Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team
Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to Residents, families, and employees
Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the Residents
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
12 Hour Shifts Week 1 Wednesday - Friday
Morning 7 AM - 7 PM
Week 2 Monday - Friday, Sunday
Morning 7 AM - 7 PM
Evening 7 PM - 7 AM
Qualifications
Currently licensed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in state of employment
Previous experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
Valid driver’s license
First aid/CPR certification required
Please Visit out Website https://olydiacare.com/ and submit an application today!