Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Vista Prairie Communities at Manor House is seeking a Full-Time LPN to work Evening shift.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Works under the direction of the RN to monitor clients' needs and changes in condition, conducting focused assessments when appropriate and reporting the results to the RN
• Ensures that unlicensed staff members perform their duties and responsibilities are accomplished in a timely, quality manner and reports problems to RN.
• Reports changes or problems in resident conditions or other concerns about clients to the RN in a timely manner.
• Initiates emergency treatment and reports to the RN.
• Reviews client care plans developed by the RN and consults with RN about resident conditions and their treatments.
• Assists with implementation of physician orders.
• Ensures accuracy and promptness in transcribing physician orders.
• Carries out proper charting practices and documentation procedures.
• Assembles and operates equipment such as oxygen suppliers and other equipment used for resident care.
• Orders, sets up and administers medications.
• Assists RN in orienting, training and mentoring new staff.
• Attends required meetings, in-service training programs, and conferences.
• Performs delegated tasks and other duties as assigned by the RN.
• Assists the RN in the monitoring and evaluation of the job performance of unlicensed staff.
• Consults with RN regarding unlicensed staff performance.
• Plans, assigns, and directs the work of unlicensed staff within established guidelines.
• Assists unlicensed staff as necessary in performing their duties.

ADMISSION, TRANSFER, AND DISCHARGE FUNCTIONS

• Assists with startup of services for new resident transfers to settings such as hospitals, nursing homes or assisted living and discharges as requested by RN supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing service practices.
• Must possess a desire to work with aged, infirm, and handicapped persons.
• Must be knowledgeable on current policies and procedures; including the ability to write procedures.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people, dementia residents and occasionally challenging behaviors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions, when necessary.
• Some travel to meetings and seminars required.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions when necessary.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as an LPN, and must maintain current unencumbered license with the Board of Nursing.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of state, federal and local regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable about validation techniques, reality orientation and/or appropriate diversional activities for clients with dementia.
• Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result from Department of Human Services and may not be on the OIG exclusions list.
• Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.

• Please a pply online at http://vistaprairie.org/about/job-opportunities/
• Vista Prairie Communities is an equal opportunity employer