LPN with 3000 Hiring Bonus

Description Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us! $3,000 Hiring Bonus! Job Summary: As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide health care services to individual program participants in efforts to achieve overall personal wellness. You will assist in the development of health care plans for all individuals, record medical appointments, dietary changes, conversations with doctors, seizure activity, accident or incident reports, immunizations, treatment programs and all other related health care items in each individuals files. You will monitor services and interpret information found in health care logs to ensure quality of care is provided and that regulatory requirements are met. You will work closely with teams to ensure consistency in services. You will train Direct Service Professionals (DSP) in health care plan procedures as required by regulations. Incumbent will provide primary health care services for up to 25 individuals and may provide consultation on up to 50 individuals. Job Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Minnesota. A minimum of one year experience working in a health care facility and/or community nursing experience. Experience working with vulnerable populations is desired. A valid drivers license, acceptable driving record and a Motor Vehicle Check Successfully meet the requirements of a background check. Training in physical assessments and documentation, intellectual disabilities, psychotropic medication monitoring, behavior management, lifts and transfers, First Aid, CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogens. Qualifications Behaviors Functional Expert – Considered a thought leader on a subject Team Player – Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated – Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Goal Completion – Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Job Security – Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe Flexibility – Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Growth Opportunities – Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Education Associates (required) Experience Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Minnesota. A minimum of one year experience working in a health care facility and/or community nursing experience. Experience working with vulnerable populations is desired. Training in physical assessments and documentation intellectual disabilities, psychotropic medication monitoring behavior management lifts and transfers First Aid CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.