What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN position at Altru Health?
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Summary
Altru Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct thorough health assessments and document patient information accurately.
• Assist registered nurses and other licensed practitioners in identifying patient needs, priorities of care, and goals based on patient characteristics.
• Contribute to the evaluation of the plan of care by gathering, observing, recording, and communicating patient responses to nursing interventions.
• Modify the plan of care in collaboration with licensed practitioners as needed.
• Demonstrate competency and ability to carry out department-specific functions according to department standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Requirements:
• Currently licensed as a LPN in Minnesota or eligible for temporary licensure prior to start date.
• Must obtain a LPN license in North Dakota within six months of start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of start date.
Certifications:
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Physical Demands:
• Sit occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand frequently (34-66%)
• Walk frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/bend frequently (34-66%)
• Reach frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl not applicable
• Squat/crouch/kneel occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/finger/feel continuously (67-100%)
• See continuously (67-100%)
• Hear continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands:
• Lift - floor to waist level medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/pull medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/transfer medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions:
• Indoor continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor not applicable
• Extreme temperature not applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions:
• Professional drivers: persons who drive as their main responsibility or transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent drivers: persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional drivers: persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent drivers: persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent Driver
Summary
Altru Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct thorough health assessments and document patient information accurately.
• Assist registered nurses and other licensed practitioners in identifying patient needs, priorities of care, and goals based on patient characteristics.
• Contribute to the evaluation of the plan of care by gathering, observing, recording, and communicating patient responses to nursing interventions.
• Modify the plan of care in collaboration with licensed practitioners as needed.
• Demonstrate competency and ability to carry out department-specific functions according to department standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Requirements:
• Currently licensed as a LPN in Minnesota or eligible for temporary licensure prior to start date.
• Must obtain a LPN license in North Dakota within six months of start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of start date.
Certifications:
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Physical Demands:
• Sit occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand frequently (34-66%)
• Walk frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/bend frequently (34-66%)
• Reach frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl not applicable
• Squat/crouch/kneel occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/finger/feel continuously (67-100%)
• See continuously (67-100%)
• Hear continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands:
• Lift - floor to waist level medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/pull medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/transfer medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions:
• Indoor continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor not applicable
• Extreme temperature not applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions:
• Professional drivers: persons who drive as their main responsibility or transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent drivers: persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional drivers: persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent drivers: persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent Driver
