Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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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

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