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Licensed Practical Nurse
Location:
Winona, MN
Description:
This position is located in Rushford, Minnesota. Job Summary of and LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse): To provide quality of life and care to residents under the general supervision/delegation of a registered nurse according to established policies, procedure and standards of practice and care. To provide motivation and monitoring of staff performance. Essential Functions of an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse): * Performs initial data collection on all residents and follows up on date collection per GSLS policies and procedures. Administers, tracks progress, and checks activities related to residents.* Medication Administration: . Observes, documents, and reports resident responses to medications. Is knowledgeable and follows medication policies and procedures.* Competently performs skin treatments, catheterizations, tube feedings, and other treatments and cares as needed.* Documentation: Documents professionally, accurately, and completely according to current standards, and GSLS policies and procedures.* Coordination/Direction: Coordinates and directs resident care appropriately and professionally-assumes responsibilities for all nursing care and nursing actions to resident on the shift assigned. Communicates pertinent resident information to the appropriate staff, family, and physician.* Emergency and Disaster Measures: Carries out first aide, emergency, and disaster measures according to policies, procedures, and standards of care.* Awareness of resident, employee, and public safety always. Recognize, report and/or remove safety hazards (environmental, equipment, conditions, and practices).* Other duties within their scope of practice as directed by the registered nurse or Team Leader. Physical Demands of an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse): * Regularly required to stand, bend, and walk. May also be required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull.* Regularly assigned to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds.* Frequently required to support up to 10-50 pounds.* Emergency situations could require carrying/supporting 25 pounds or greater.* Requires employee use hands for repetitive actions such as simple grasping, firm grasping and fine manipulating.* May be required to work in unprotected heights, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, driving automotive equipment and exposure to dust, fumes, or gases.* Requires functional hearing ability to read medical records, make observatory assessments, and document in writing and computer records.* Requires functional ability to perform job duties as listed in the job description. Qualifications of an LPN or Licensed Practical Nurse: A. Education/Other- * Graduate of a licensed practical nurse accredited program required.* Current active LPN nursing license in the State of Minnesota in good standing.* CPR certified.* Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.* Clinical experience with geriatrics, long-term care and/or rehabilitation preferred.* Demonstrates a broad and current knowledge of nursing including gerontological nursing and related aspects such as rehabilitation and metal health.* Knowledge of and skilled in physical assessment techniques to gather data.* Skilled in oral and written English communication-communicates clear expectations. B. Personal- * Sensitivity to the needs, feelings and opinions of residents, family, and other staff members; patience, gentleness, concern, and sincerity; warmth and friendliness.* Confidentiality with written and verbal information.* Integrity, honesty, tact, and diplomacy when in contact with residents, family, and other staff members; professional behavior.* Neat and well-groomed appearance.* Economical and careful with property, supplies and use of time.To view complete job description please contact Good Shepherd Lutheran Services at 507-864-XXXX or email us at XXXX@gsrushford.org Compensation details: 24.08-31.25 Hourly WagePI0812bdd38bb3-29448-34170328PDN-9bca8084-63a8-4d17-b39f-5068737b511f
Company:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Services
Industry:
Other
Posted:
April 12 on Professional Diversity Network
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Licensed Practical Nurse is a Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Job at Good Shepherd Lutheran Services located in Winona MN. Find other listings like Licensed Practical Nurse by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs.
Licensed Practical Nurse is a Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Job at Good Shepherd Lutheran Services located in Winona MN. Find other listings like Licensed Practical Nurse by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs.