Lpn Home Health, Southeast Team

Department: 78007300 Home Care
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union
Weekend Rotation: Every 4th
Job Profile Summary: Have time to make a difference. Allina Home Health is the leader in Minnesota for in-home care delivery, providing exceptional nursing care and allowing patients to recover where they are most comfortable. In this role, you will receive comprehensive training, ensuring you feel confident with skills and are well-supported working with an experienced team. Flexibility in schedules will provide a real work and life balance. If you are ready to take the next step, let’s talk. This position is available to be a part of our growing team. Competitive pay and benefits available. You Belong Here.
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Job Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - MN Board of Nursing required and
• Less than 2 Years in nursing required and
• Less than 2 Years in acute care or home care preferred
• Valid MN Driver's License required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required by completion of orientation
• Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program required

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides safe quality direct patient care within the scope of practice of the LPN.
• Determines and implements appropriate interventions within a nursing plan of care or when delegated or assigned by a Registered Nurse.
• Implements interventions that are delegated ordered or prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider.
• Clearly documents pertinent data including observations, interventions and teaching.
• Participates in care planning.
• Practices all patient experience principles embraced by Allina Health in all interactions to provide an excellent experience for patients and their families.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
• Advocates for the patient and his/her family in whatever manner is necessary. Encourages and supports patients and families to actively participate in their care.
• Recognizes alterations in the patients condition and compares the collected data to the previous condition
• Conducts a focused assessment of the health status of an individual patient through the collection and comparison of data to normal findings and the individual patient’s current health status.
• Implements teaching strategies according to the patient plan of care and documents patient and family response.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Has Accountability for the quality of care delivered, recognizing the limits of knowledge and experience; addressing situations beyond the nurse's competency; and performing to the level of education, knowledge, and skill ordinarily expected of an individual who has completed an approved practical nursing education program.
• Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
• Takes responsibility for own decision-making and is committed to quality patient care and Home Care program as a whole.
• Demonstrates an awareness of other disciplines’ roles and assists families in identifying and accepting services to meet patient/family needs.
• Reports changes and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to a RN Case Manager or the appropriate licensed health care provider.
• Communicates information to the RN Case Manager regarding patient/family learning needs.
• Participates with other health care providers in the development and modification of the plan of care.
• Participates in patient/family teaching as delegated.
• Assesses patient vulnerability and initiates appropriate intervention, including reporting if indicated.

Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Additional :

$2000 SIGN-ON BONUS Eligible

Work Schedule:

Flexible work schedule options

Non-contract

Benefits:
Excellent Benefits/ 401k employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay

Paid Mileage