Home Care LPN, Lakeville Team

Home Care/Hospice LPN

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.

Job Description:

The Home Care/Hospice 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 include:

• Providing safe quality direct patient care within the scope of practice of the LPN.
• Conducting 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.
• Reporting changes and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to a RN Case Manager or the appropriate licensed health care provider.
• Recognizing alterations in the patients condition and comparing 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.
• Taking 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:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-MN Board of Nursing required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 120 Days
• 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

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $24.08 to $33.00 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary:

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.