What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Long Term Care position at CommonSpirit Health?
Overview
St. Francis Nursing Home is an 80-bed skilled nursing facility attached to CHI St. Francis Health acute hospital and Primary Care and Walk-in Clinic providing quality nursing care to residents in and around Breckenridge, MN. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
CHI St. Francis Health is a ministry serving the head of the Red River basin, located in Breckenridge Minnesota, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls in 1899. St. Francis is an organization that provides a full continuum of health care services. We promote health, healing and community through works of care and compassion. We are committed to a holistic healing ministry and a quality management philosophy using the St. Francis Core Values for its foundation. Our employees and medical staff take pride in providing innovative and high-quality service in a healing environment. St. Francis Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a national health care ministry that shares the following mission, vision, and values.
Responsibilities
As a LPN at CHI St. Francis Health, you will help our patients by providing nursing care to our skilled nursing residents under the direction of the physician or registered nurse.
Every day you will work with our patients to evaluate their needs and provide physical or psychosocial care. To be successful in this role, you must have a genuine compassion for your patients’ well-being and understand the role you play in helping our our patients feel at ease. You also have the patience to explain the process, answer questions and update documentation.
You will provide treatment and personal care services to our residents by performing the following duties:
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Administers, conducts, directs and supervises resident related care and activities on assigned unit.
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse degree
- Active Minnesota license in good standing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle engage others and handle conflicts resulting in positive outcome
