Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

The Forensic Nursing Home is seeking LPN applicants to perform entry level practical nurse duties while providing quality therapeutic and person-centered care to people with mental and physical health issues.

Responsibilities

• Administering medications, treatments, and other therapies following the practitioner’s orders and treatment plan for the client.
• Aiding the client in developing optimal independence in living or assisting with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Completing assigned unit tasks.
• Monitoring, reporting and appropriately documenting interactions with client.
• Collecting and reporting data about physical and mental health needs of the client.
• Responding appropriately to client’s physical and mental health needs.
• Documenting interactions, plans and client responses to interventions offered.
• Assisting the RN in planning and implementation of the nursing plan of care and/or multi-disciplinary plans of care.
• Responding immediately and appropriately to emergency situations to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Maintaining professional boundaries in a manner that creates a positive and caring environment and an accepting attitude towards diversity in people.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• Current licensure in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse.

Qualifications

Future Practical Nurses who are within six (6) months of graduating and taking their NCLEX-LPN are encouraged to apply. Contingent job offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing of NCLEX-LPN.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$28.01 - $35.83 / hourly; $58,484 - $74,813 / annually

Schedule

Rotating Shift