Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 08, 2024

Department:

78007300 Home Care

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 4th

Job Summary:

Have time to make a difference. 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-life balance.

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.

Key Position Details:

• Position will provide home care to patients in White Bear Lake and the surrounding area.  
• Full-time position typically scheduled for 8-hour day shifts, can consider four 10-hour days if interested.
• Every fourth weekend rotation.
• Benefit-eligible position.

Job Description:

The Home Care LPN provides quality care to patients under the direction of the RN Case Manager in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. Enhances service delivery to patient’s and families.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides safe quality direct patient care within the scope of practice of the LPN.
  • 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.
  • Reports changes and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to a RN Case Manager or the appropriate licensed health care provider.
  • Recognizes alterations in the patients condition and compares the collected data to the previous condition
  • 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.
  • Takes responsibility for own decision-making and is committed to quality patient care and Home Care program as a whole.
• Participates in care planning.
  • Participates with other health care providers in the development and modification of the plan of care.
  • Clearly documents pertinent data including observations, interventions and teaching.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of other disciplines’ roles and assists families in identifying and accepting services to meet patient/family needs.
• Implements interventions that are delegated ordered or prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider.
  • Determines and implements appropriate interventions within a nursing plan of care or when delegated or assigned by a Registered Nurse.
  • Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
  • Practices all patient experience principles embraced by Allina Health in all interactions to provide an excellent experience for patients and their families.
  • Assesses patient vulnerability and initiates appropriate intervention, including reporting if indicated.
  • 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.
• Participates in patient/family teaching as delegated.
  • Communicates information to the RN Case Manager regarding patient/family learning needs.
  • Implements teaching strategies according to the patient plan of care and documents patient and family response.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program
• 0 to 2 years in nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years in acute care or home care

Licenses/Certifications

• LPNMNBN required
• CPR - Allina Health required
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

 

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