What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Volunteers of America- Minnesota?
Description
Shift Details : Full time - 40 hours / week
Schedule : 8 : 00am - 4 : 00pm, Monday through Friday (extended hours as needed)
Compensation : $55,000 annual salary
Location : Bar None Campus - 22426 St. Francis Blvd, St. Francis, MN 55303
About the job :
Performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with federal and state laws. All functions are performed in accordance with the established policies and practices and the State Nurse Practice Act. Delivers care to program participants / residents as delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN) or a physician.
Job Highlights :
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
HAS and FSA Programs
Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
Quality Training, continuing career education and leadership programs
Paid Time-Off (Vacation, Holiday and Sick Days)
Essentials :
Under the auspice of an RN, through observation, determine the resident's nursing needs to be included in their plan of care
Monitor and document resident's progress. Under the auspice of the RN, provide needed health checks
Administer medications prescribed by physician. Assist in Medication Administration Certification Training
Perform non-invasive medical procedures such as dressing wounds, injections, etc.
Perform any emergency procedures for residents
Assist in coordinating and communicating resident care with care team, outside providers and agencies, family members
Provide health education including self-care and wellness to residents and their families
Provide necessary training and education to staff and clinicians. Serve as an advocate for residents
Assist in maintaining the current health and medical record of each resident
Inform appropriate management of pertinent medical findings and recommendations for follow-up with outside agencies
Schedule routine physicals and medical, dental examinations, as needed
Promote personal safety and a safe environment for participants and coworkers. Responsible for ordering needed medical supplies
Assure that program participant privacy is maintained by being knowledgeable and by following HIPAA privacy and security regulations
Required Qualifications :
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with and maintaining a current MN LPN license.
Preferred two years' experience and, behavioral health experience preferred.
Experience using Electronic Health Records
Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management and punctuality.
About us :
Bar None is part of Volunteers of America MN / WI which serves as an affiliate of Volunteers of America parent organization.
Volunteers of America Minnesota is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity, and hope.
Take pride in helping others and join us today!
At VOA, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $55,000
