Home Health Care
Employment Opportunities
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
POSITION DESCRIPTION – LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible providing clinical nursing services to home care clients.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs focused nursing assessment of clients to determine appropriate interventions to maintain or improve the client’s health status.
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Provides interventions for clients with episodes of potentially life-threatening instability.
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Provides nursing care to clients who are ventilator-dependent.
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Provides nursing visits and direct care to clients in their homes as directed by the RN
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Sets up medications for clients according to the medication management program, as indicated
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Monitors staff as delegated by the RN to assure that they are following the care plan and that they are performing the tasks appropriately:
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Follows up with teaching protocols as established by the RN
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Answers questions for staff, as appropriate
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Refers problems to the RN
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Coordinates medical appointments for clients, including follow-up with any new orders or changes after visit with direction from RN as needed
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Accepts and implements physician orders with direction from RN as needed
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Responds to phone calls from other providers related to clients with RN direction as needed
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Documents, as indicated, in the clinical record
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Communicates with families, responsible parties, case managers and other health care providers regarding the clients with direction from the RN as needed
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Is aware of and uses good safety practices, including but not limited to:
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Body mechanics
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Falls prevention
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Reporting of defective equipment or hazards
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Wiping spills or wet floors immediately
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Using Standard Precautions and appropriate infection control measures
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Knowledge of emergency procedures
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Reporting incidents/accidents to the Director of Nursing or Administrator on the day of occurrence
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Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team
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Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families, and employees
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Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the client and family
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Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Recognizes and manages own stresses, which may affect work performance
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Participates in team meetings
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Participates in in-service educational programs, as required by state regulations
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Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator
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Adheres to all agency policies
EXPERIENCE/JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
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High School Graduate
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Graduate of practical nursing program and licensed as a practical nurse in the State of Minnesota
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Experience in home care or assisted living preferred
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Must be able to read, write, comprehend and carry out directions and instructions
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Able to function independently
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Good health status and emotional stability
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Demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence
WORKING CONDITION REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Occasionally means 1-2 hours of an 8 hour workday, frequently means 2.5 to 5.5 hours of an 8 hour workday and continually means 6 to 8 hours of an 8 hour workday)
Sit Frequently
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Bend/Stoop Occasionally
Squat Occasionally
Crawl Occasionally
Reach above shoulder Frequently
Reach below shoulder level Frequently
Lift, Carry, Push, Pull
Maximum 50 lbs. Frequently
Over 50 lbs. Occasionally
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Involves being:
Inside Continually
Outside Occasionally
Exposed to temperatures of:
32 degrees F and less Occasionally
100 degrees F and more Occasionally
Wet and humid conditions Occasionally
Noise, vibration Occasionally
HAZARDS/EXPOSURE:
Infectious wastes Continually
Toxic chemicals Occasionally
Needles/Body fluids Continually
Radiation Never
Chemotherapeutics Never
Mechanical Hazards-Driving Frequently
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