Job description

Nexus-Gerard is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Austin, MN team!
Our LPN provides medical services, procedures and protocols that promote resident health and well-being.

Primary responsibilities:
Client Centered Medical Care

• Coordinates necessary follow-up appointments and/or referrals with interdisciplinary teams including In-Kind staff, psychiatrists and Mobile Response Coordinators and communicates medical concerns
• Collaborates with other interdisciplinary teams regarding medical aspects of client admissions
• Assists with all aspects of the client admissions, and nursing assessments with exception to medical exam
• Collects and reviews clients’ medical data and ensures that medical records are current and accurate
• Assesses pertinent client data and determines which areas need to be communicated with the physician
• Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of clients; provides treatment or consultation as needed
• Gathers relevant information and assesses client status in the event of emergency situation
• Provides appropriate care and/or treatment and directs others as necessary while collaborating to provide and facilitate a referral to higher level of care when appropriate

Treatment Team Collaboration

• Serves as a resource to staff and other interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns
• Collaborates with the treatment staff to develop individual client treatment plans

Promotes client health & well-being

• Performs centered health care services, in accordance with the Nexus policies, procedures and protocols
• Completes all required trainings that are department role specific and facility -wide requirements
• Maintains and stays apprised with trainings and certifications (online trainings, internal and external, in-person trainings, CPR certifications, nursing license, first aid and safety, medication administration, and infection control etc.
• Participates In internal training opportunities with community partners

Client Confidentiality

• Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent and confidentiality standards for clients and their families

Implement, monitor and coordinator the administration of client medications

• Verify, count, and administer medication
• Educates clients on medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions
• Monitors clients daily for side effects, adverse effects and or drug interactions
• Ensures client prescriptions are filled and the appropriate amount is maintained through each client’s stay within the resident milieu
• Monitor medication logbooks for completion and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing
• 2+ years’ experience in a clinic and/or hospital environment
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Nice to have:

• 4+ years’ experience in a clinic and/or hospital environment

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting LPN opportunity and help change lives every single day!

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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Location: Austin,Minnesota,55912,United States, Austin, MN 55912

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, MN 55912: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Are you a graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing?
• Do you currently hold 2+ years of experience in a clinic and/or hospital environment?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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