Licensed Practical Nurse

**NEW GRADS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY**

Position Summary

Responsible for high-quality clinical care and service to residents consistent with regulations and established clinical best practices under the oversight of the Registered Nurse. Monitor work and performance of unlicensed staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the Assisted Living Community.

Percent of Time

• Maintain an Environment that Achieves High Quality Care of Residents:
• Order, set up and administer medication as needed per physician orders
• Provide resident treatments, as ordered by Physicians and other health professionals
• Transcribe physician orders and complete related resident documentation
• Participate in on-call rotation with other nursing staff, providing support to resident care staff
• Maintain accurate resident care documentation
• Report changes in resident status to Registered Nurse
• Initiate emergency treatment for residents, as needed, and report status to Registered Nurse
• Assist with the implementation and coordination of clinical services with other health professionals internally and externally
• Follow and maintain infection control procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident records and information
• Master and utilize electronic documentation software used within the senior community

70%

• Mentor Resident Support Employees:
• Maintain departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures; report any concerns to management
• Provide leadership and direction through proper communication and assist with training and orienting new resident support employees
• Provide input to Registered Nurse on employee performance
• Monitor work performance of unlicensed staff; report to Registered Nurse
• Assist and support unlicensed staff as needed. Report issues to Registered Nurse

20%

• Participate in Operations:
• Assist with the development of clinical policies, procedures and practices as requested
• Monitor records to ensure compliance with regulations

5%

• Perform Related Work, as Assigned

5%

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer Focus
• Respond to resident needs in a timely and courteous manner. Treat residents with dignity and respect. Manage confidential information appropriately.
• Communication
• Utilize good listening skills. Communicate in a clear and concise manner. Keep others informed and share information appropriately.
• Maintain all confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
• Problem Solving
• Suggests solutions to problems. Demonstrate effective problems solving skills.
• Teamwork
• Cooperate and put forth a good effort to achieve the work group’s goals. Offer assistance and guidance to co-workers. Appreciate everyone’s differences and be willing to accept other’s opinions.
• Dependability
• Meet attendance and punctuality expectations. Follow responsibilities through to completion. Accept responsibility for personal decisions and actions.
• Safety
• Use proper body mechanics. Follow safety policies and procedures. Ensure that work areas are orderly; clean and free of hazards.
• Productivity
• Complete assignments and duties in a timely manner. Prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Quality Improvement
• Work to prevent error and to improve processes and services.

Supervision – Describe the frequency with which the immediate supervisor gives guidance i.e. daily, weekly, monthly

RN / Clinical Nurse Supervisor - Weekly

In-Direct Reports – List any jobs that formally report to the position.

Resident Support Staff (Resident Assistants) in conjunction with RN

Required Qualifications – Minimum requirements of the position.

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
• One or more years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated competencies in health care management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in nursing, including competency working with the senior population.
• Ability to master and utilize provided electronic documentation software, resident and family support systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in gerontological nursing

Special Considerations

• Must be able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings.

A full job description will be given upon request or at interview.

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lewiston, MN 55952 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25