What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN position at Ebenezer?
Ebenezer is looking for a Float LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse to join our corporate float team! This position floats to assigned Ebenezer Assisted Living communities and provides LPN services and support.
This nurse schedule includes;
- On Call/Casual
- Day and Evening shifts available
- One weekend per month
Responsibilities:
- Consults with Registered Nurse (RN) regarding resident condition and treatments.
- Promptly transcribes and implements practitioners’ orders.
- Orders medication and supplies in a timely manner
- Assists RN in adherence to medication administration procedures.
- Assembles and operates medical equipment used for resident care.
- Reports changes in resident status to the RN.
- Initiates emergency treatment as needed. Reports status to RN.
- Performs skilled nursing care per individualized care plan under the direction of RN.
- Carries out proper charting practices and procedures
- Assists in completing supervisory/monitoring visits.
- Performs any other duties as assigned or delegated by RN.
- Meets with staff to coordinate care and address care issues.
- Assists RN in implementing the work assignment of unlicensed staff within established guidelines.
- Assists RN in monitoring the performance of unlicensed staff.
- Assist in training and orientation of employees as directed by RN.
- Assists and supports unlicensed staff as needed.
- Assists RN in staff assignment/scheduling activities that support efficient and effective utilization of staff as needed.
- Supports RN to complete initial and on-going assessments per Minnesota home care regulations and Nurse Practice Act.
- Assists RN to assure that tenants/residents have up-to-date service agreements and care plans.
- Maintains clinical charts and progress notes using computerized documentation system.
- Communicates changes in resident conditions to RN, practitioners, and other relevant individuals.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- 1 year in Assisted Living as a staff nurse
- LPN Licensure/Registered with the MN Board of Nursing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; accepted certifications as follows -AHA: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program or BLS Provider - BLS Instructor. American Red Cross: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and/or Healthcare Providers, Life Guarding First Aid/CPR/AED
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate of Arts - LPN
Benefit Overview
Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Compensation Disclaimer
This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with themarket. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Qualifications:
$41.00 / Flat Rate
Salary : $41