Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

Full Time LPN l Day or Afternoon/evening Shift l Every other Weekend Rotation

Ecumen is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for our newly acquired Chateau Waters Community in Sartell which consists of assisted living, independent living and rehabilitation care therapy suites.

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:

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   Provides nursing care to residents within the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
   
   
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   Responsible for coordination and direction of resident care. Coordinates care and services with other departments/providers from the time of admission to discharge.
   
   
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   Assists Registered Nurse with completion of assessments, documentation, and data collection within scope of practice and acting timely on findings.
   
   
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   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.
   
   
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   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.
   
   
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   Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area.
   
   

Minimum Required Qualifications:

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  Degree from an accredited school of nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse program
  
  
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  Current LPN licensure in the state in which they are working
  
  
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  Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
  
  
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  Basic computer skills
  
  
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  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