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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Employer
Ecumen
Location
Duluth, MN
Start date
Mar 22, 2023
Closing date
Apr 21, 2023

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Category
Nurse
Job Type
Employee
Employment Status
Full Time
Ecumen Lakeshore
Overview

LPN - Casual/Flexible Schedule

Consider joining our team as we continue to grow our Short-Term Rehab / Transitional Care Unit!

Ecumen Lakeshore is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Ecumen Lakeshore community includes 100 independent living and 40 assisted living apartment homes, 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services as well as short-term rehab and post-hospital care private rooms to care for up to 60 patients along the picturesque shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota.

Ecumen Overview

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to residents, including medications and treatment administration, documentation, and other therapeutic interventions under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Director. Provides direction to nursing assistants, resident assistants, trained medication assistants, and other clinical staff on unit/shift.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Provides nursing care to residents within the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
  • Responsible for coordination and direction of resident care. Coordinates care and services with other departments/providers from the time of admission to discharge.
  • Assists Registered Nurse with completion of assessments, documentation, and data collection within scope of practice and acting timely on findings.
  • Administers medications and completes treatments as ordered. Observes and monitors resident's condition and reports changes as appropriate. Ensures that all physicians' orders are signed and implemented within specified time frames.
  • Maintains safety of all residents and employees. Responds appropriately to safety hazards and reports any issues to the appropriate person. Ensures that all staff follows the infection control policy and procedure.
  • Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area.
  • Qualifications

    Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    Minimum Required Qualifications:
    • Degree from an accredited school of nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse program
    • Current LPN licensure in the state in which they are working
    • Up to 2 years' experience as LPN
    • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
    • Basic computer skills
    • Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Previous experience providing senior care / healthcare setting
    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents, patients and staff is one of our highest priorities at Ecumen. To ensure we are complying with CMS guidelines, this position requires candidates to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit for an exemption request prior to starting employment.

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