Home Care LPN, White Bear Lake Area

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Key Position Details:

• Position will provide home care to patients in White Bear Lake and the surrounding area.
• Full-time position typically scheduled for 8-hour day shifts, can consider four 10-hour days if interested.
• Every fourth weekend rotation.
• Benefit-eligible position.

Job Description:

• Provides safe quality direct patient care within the scope of practice of the LPN.
  • Conducts a focused assessment of the health status of an individual patient through the collection and comparison of data to normal findings and the individual patient's current health status.
  • Reports changes and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to a RN Case Manager or the appropriate licensed health care provider.
  • Recognizes alterations in the patients condition and compares the collected data to the previous condition
  • Accountability for the quality of care delivered, recognizing the limits of knowledge and experience; addressing situations beyond the nurse's competency; and performing to the level of education, knowledge, and skill ordinarily expected of an individual who has completed an approved practical nursing education program.
  • Takes responsibility for own decision-making and is committed to quality patient care and Home Care program as a whole.
• Participates in care planning.
  • Participates with other health care providers in the development and modification of the plan of care.
  • Clearly documents pertinent data including observations, interventions and teaching.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of other disciplines' roles and assists families in identifying and accepting services to meet patient/family needs.
• Implements interventions that are delegated ordered or prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider.
  • Determines and implements appropriate interventions within a nursing plan of care or when delegated or assigned by a Registered Nurse.
  • Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
  • Practices all patient experience principles embraced by Allina Health in all interactions to provide an excellent experience for patients and their families.
  • Assesses patient vulnerability and initiates appropriate intervention, including reporting if indicated.
  • Advocates for the patient and his/her family in whatever manner is necessary. Encourages and supports patients and families to actively participate in their care.
• Participates in patient/family teaching as delegated.
  • Communicates information to the RN Case Manager regarding patient/family learning needs.
  • Implements teaching strategies according to the patient plan of care and documents patient and family response.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program
• 0 to 2 years in nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years in acute care or home care

Licenses/Certifications

• LPNMNBN required
• CPR - Allina Health required
• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently