Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

This position is open for a resident who lives in the community in Edina. We're looking to hire a full time nurse (per family's request, female) who is competent to perform the following task including but not limited to:

Performs focused nursing assessment of Residents to determine appropriate interventions to maintain or improve the Residents health status.

Provides interventions for Residents with episodes of potentially life-threatening instability.

Provides nursing visits and direct care to Residents in the resident's home or assisted living as directed by client Care Plans.

Sets up medications for Residents according to the medication management program, as indicated.

Coordinates medical appointments for Residents, including follow-up with any new orders or changes after hospital visit with direction from Nursing case manager as needed

Accepts and implements prescriber orders with direction as needed

Responds to phone calls from other providers related to Residents with RN direction as needed

Documents, as indicated, in the clinical record

Communicates with families, resident representatives, case managers and other health care providers regarding the Residents as needed

Is aware of and uses good safety practices, including but not limited to:

Body mechanics

Falls prevention

Reporting of defective equipment or hazards

Wiping spills or wet floors immediately

Using Standard Precautions and appropriate infection control measures

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Reporting incidents/accidents to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Director on the day of occurrence

Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team

Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to Residents, families, and employees

Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the Residents

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills