Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Care - Full Time

Licensed Practical NurseWhite Pine Senior Living is seeking an LPN for our Cottage Grove II location. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for performing a variety of nursing duties including the implementation of resident's individualized care plans, monitoring resident health status, documentation and reporting of changes in resident's condition. The LPN will also ensure that the home care services are in compliance with current regulations and standards. Are looking for a job that helps others directly.Want to serve your neighbors.Check out this video to see the impact you can make!Licensed Assisted Living Director responsibilities may include:Communicate with prospective residents, families, or current healthcare providers, if possible, to gather information about the resident's needs.Assist the RN in ensuring residents have up-to-date service plans. This includes reassessing the resident and modifying the service plan if necessary whenever the resident has a fall or other incident, or there is a significant change in the resident condition, or when the resident or a responsible party requests a change in services.Monitor and maintain residents' clinical charts and clinical progress notes.Ensure that staff clearly understands and follows all resident care procedures.Communicate resident needs or condition changes to physicians and other personnel (e.g., caseworkers and health plan care coordinators).Facilitate coordination of resident care services with other service providers.Keep assessments up to date per policy.Order medications, all medication renewals, and any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications and medical conditions. Ensure all physician orders are signed and implemented within 24 hours or the next nursing duty day of receipt.Ensure new medication sheets are in place by the first of each month and/or monitor the Eldermark Pending Review to ensure residents receive medications appropriately.Document disposal of medication per procedure each week or per policySupervise medication practices and medical equipment being used in the building.Monitor staff for accuracy of resident vital signs and follow-up appropriately.Work with the Assisted Living Director to coordinate and conduct monthly in-service/staff meetings.Work with Assisted Living Director to ensure emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained on these procedures.Ensure compliance with regulations and is available for state licensure surveys.Investigate and report incidents of suspected resident neglect and abuse and report these findings to appropriate county officials in coordination with the Assisted Living Director.Share resident and family concerns with pertinent staff if appropriate.Maintain a positive relationship with the residents, their families, housing and home care staff, and the larger community. This includes representing the building at community events and events held in surrounding communities.Available for on-call medical questions and emergencies via phone, as needed.Assist in investigating complaints about facility services submitted by residents or others, identifying steps to address the complaint, and communicating with the residents about the company's actions to resolve the issue if requested.Perform other duties and assist with other company projects, as requested.Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingMust be registered and licensed with the State of working as an LPN and must maintain a current unencumbered license with the Board of NursingExperience within a long-term care facility or home healthcare preferredExcellent judgment and decision-making abilities and problem-solving skillsFlexibility in dealing with changing situationsThe ability to deal tactfully and use good communication and customer service skills with staff, residents, and their families both verbally and in writingBasic computer skills and ability to use spreadsheet applications and electronic recordsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsMust pass criminal background from the Department of Human Services at the time of hire and every four years afterMust be screened for and pass a TB testBenefits:Medical Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid HolidaysEligibility depends on a full-time, part-time, or on-call status