LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination effective 9/1/2021

Episcopal Homes serves older adults at our St. Paul Campus with independent and assisted living, memory care and skilled care, and in-home assistance. Knowing our employees are our greatest asset, we offer a generous benefits package and scholarships for continuing your education. If you want to work hard alongside dedicated and loving employees and go home knowing you made a difference in someone's life, we want to talk to you.

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN will primarily provide routine care, observe patients health, assist physicians and other healthcare providers, and communicate instructions to patients regarding medications and other treatments and functions of care.

Benefits we offer:

• sign on bonus
• health/dental/vision insurance
• PTO
• 401k / matching
• tuition reimbursement
• referral program

Essential Functions:

• Assist in development of treatment plan for each elder and ensure the care strategy addresses the long term needs of the aging process
• Administration of basic nursing care
• Administer medications
• Operate and monitor medical equipment
• Observe the elder and record observations
• Oversee other care staff at all times, ensuring the plan of care is being carried through
• Advocate for elders best interests and serve as an educator to caregivers, elders, and families
• Work with other healthcare providers such as physicians and therapists to ensure high levels of quality care and services are being provided at all times.
• Communicate any change in elder's condition to appropriate staff, health care providers, and family.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to move throughout the work day and throughout the building.
• Must have adequate vision and hearing to meet the requirements of this position.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to examine clients, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full Time/ Part Time/ Casual

Temporary

AM shift

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in federal health program
• Must be Licensed Practical Nurse listed on the MN Board of Nursing Registry
• CPR/First Aid

Preferred Qualifications: Long Term Care Experience

• Experience with electronic medical records

Recommended Skills

• Administration
• Cpr
• Education
• First Aid And Preparedness
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Long Term Care