LPN or RN Part-time or Full-time

We are in need of both part-time and full-time LPNs in Brooklyn Park and Lakeville. Because of this, our LPN referral bonus is back! RNs are welcome to apply.

LPNs who start working at ACR Homes will get a $2,000 bonus if part-time, and a $3,000 bonus if full-time. (All bonuses are taxable income.) 4/30/19 until filled.

LPN placement bonus break down:

• Part-time: $2,000 -- paid $500 after training completion and $1,500 6 months after training completion
• Full-time: $3,000 -- paid $750 after training completion and $2,250 6 months after training completion

Employment Information:

Rate of Pay:
Up to $37.80/hour

Employment Type:
Part-time or Full-time

Location:
Brooklyn Park; Lakeville

Benefits Information:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Traditional Medical package offered through PreferredOne (NICE Healthcare included at no cost*)
• Dental
• Vision
• Long-term disability and life insurance benefits
• Voluntary short-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Interact with residents
• Support resident health and well-being
• Carry out safety, meal preparation and cleaning procedures
• Seek and follow the advice and directions of supervisors
• Work effectively with coworkers
• Uphold ACR's Core Values
• Participate in training and development
• Present a positive attitude and professionalism
• Adhere to scheduling policies
• Be on-call via a cell phone when requested to do so
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Accept other duties as assigned by a superior
• Report illegal activity

 

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must have a valid U.S. driver’s license, reliable transportation and a good driving record
• You must be able to do some lifting
• You must be able to work independently and you must have interpersonal skills including empathy, responsibility, self-control, good judgment, and overall adjustment
• You must be able to see, hear, speak, interact, and write in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position
• Part-time employees must work at least 10 shifts per month
• Full-time employees must work at least 38 hours per week

 

Shift (hourly) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and RNs Description & Requirements

JOB TITLE: SHIFT (HOURLY) LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES (LPNs) and RNs

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing, RN, or Residential Supervisor and Shift Supervisors and/or RSAs where applicable.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: provide for the health, safety and well-being of individuals with disabilities, and to support their interests and choices so that they may lead fulfilling lives.

1. INTERACT WITH RESIDENTS

A. Talk to and interact with residents respectfully; be knowledgeable of and sensitive to resident verbal and non-verbal communication.

B. Provide guidance, counseling and assistance in order to engage residents in the home and community in ways that are relevant, purposeful and in tune with resident choices, interests, and concerns. Activities may include shopping, business errands, going on dates, swimming, participating in exercise groups, participating in church groups and other social activities as determined by resident choices. Choices must meet approval of supervisor.

C. Respect the house, furnishings and clothes as residents' property and make house TV, radio, and movie choices according to resident interests.

D. Guide and assist residents in the acquisition of daily living skills both in the home and in the community.

E. Support and facilitate resident relationships with family members, friends, guardians and other advocates. This support may include but is not limited to facilitating phone calls, correspondence and visits with family and friends, and facilitating attendance at special events such as vacations, funerals, weddings and other celebrations.

F. Support each resident's personal and family religious belief system in the home and facilitate residents' attendance at religious services according to residents' choice.

G. Be attentive to and respect residents’ desires and cues for personal space and privacy.

H. Interact appropriately and professionally with residents with regard to attitude, self-control, self-discipline, cooperation, tone of voice, language and usage, and in other areas as needed.

I. Work with residents to discover and pursue personal goals in keeping with their Coordinated Support Service Plan Addenda (CSSPAs).

2. SUPPORT RESIDENT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

A. Read and follow each resident’s CSSPA, protocols and plans.

B. At the beginning of each shift read and initial resident Health Progress Notes, Med Sheets and the Communication Log going back to your previous shift in order to be aware of residents’ current status and activities.

C. Administer injections, blood glucose tests, oxygen, catheters, wound care and other treatments that must be done by a nurse. Assist other RNs within the company in administering such treatments as requested by the Director of Nursing.

D. Make entries in Health Progress Notes, Med Sheets and the Communication Log as appropriate. Be thorough, complete, professional and legible in your documentation.

E. As a mandated reporter, inform appropriate professionals of Vulnerable Adult issues.

F. Provide guidance and assistance to residents in their personal hygiene and appearance in the areas of tooth brushing, bathing, toileting, perineal care, menstrual care, nail care, hair care including seeking/following guardian permission/direction with regarding to hair cuts and hair coloring, care and selection of clothing and dressing appropriately for weather conditions.

G. Oversee resident medical issues and alert supervisors and/or house nurse to medical issues and/or changes in resident health and/or problems relating to medication or medical equipment. Also, alert day program staff and guardian as requested.

H. Follow medical orders and directions from medical staff and supervisors concerning resident health issues, treatments and therapies and be attentive to details in those orders and directions.

I. Talk to medical personnel by phone regarding resident health issues.

J. Accompany residents to medical appointments and to Urgent Care and the Emergency Room as needed. Facilitate communication of information between resident and medical staff. Assist resident participation in medical exams.

K. When residents are hospitalized, advocate for them by informing hospital staff of resident medical history, preferences, fears and communication style; model respect for the resident and appropriate interaction style. Communicate guardian/conservator's written directions and preferences to hospital staff. Be flexible to accommodate the additional scheduling needs while the resident is hospitalized.

L. Administer topical, oral (by mouth or through feeding tube), ear, nasal, rectal and vaginal medication and any other treatment prescribed by medical personnel or required by supervisors and/or the house nurse, and train staff in proper administration.

M. Check the vital signs of each resident including blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration; the frequency of these checks will be determined by the needs of each resident as assessed by the resident’s team and the Director of Nursing. During this assessment you should review Health Progress Notes and follow up on any issues discussed therein.

N. Provide staff training in procedures such as replacing G-tubes, administering nebulizer treatments, and other medical procedures as needed. (RNs only)

O. Assist as needed or requested with the initial and ongoing training of staff in medication administration and other pertinent medical issues.

P. When a new medication is ordered, verify the correct dosage, assign times it is to be given, and call in the new order to a pharmacy if requested to do so. When such a new medication order is received by telephone, send Telephone Order Forms to the attending physician for signature and ensure that they are returned and filed in a timely manner. Also, order medication refills as needed or requested and pick them up from the pharmacy when necessary.

Q. Assist residents in and out of the bath tub, the van, furniture and in other situations as needed. This may involve awkward, heavy lifting. Use a mechanical lift or other lifting mechanisms for moving residents who require them.

R. For those residents who require it, reposition them often, ideally every 45 minutes and at a minimum every 2 hours; this may involve lifting a resident and/or using a Hoyer Lift or other lifting mechanism.

S. Keep thorough and legible professional documentation of medical issues.

T. Maintain records and documentation relating to resident finances and seek out receipts for all purchases and deposits made on behalf of residents.

3. CARRY OUT HOME SAFETY, MEAL PREPARATION AND CLEANING PROCEDURES

A. Safety and Emergency Response

1. Assist residents in evacuation drills and emergency situations in the home and in the community; this may include lifting and/or carrying residents who are non-ambulatory, non-compliant or for other reasons unable to move to safety.

2. Clear walkways, fire exits and driveways of snow and ice during snowfalls and as needed.

3. Know how to use fire related equipment such as extinguishers and alarms as trained.

4. Secure wheelchair straps for residents who need them whenever they are in a wheelchair.

5. Whenever a resident is on a changing table ensure that the safety net is secured using all available straps and that the resident is never unattended for any period of time while on the changing table.

6. Use side rails for residents who need them whenever they are in bed as directed in their CSSPA.

7. Be familiar with proper use of Hoyer Lift and other lifting mechanisms and techniques; know safe lifting procedures for each resident in your home.

8. Know procedures for calling an ambulance and using a hospital Emergency Room, and execute procedures when needed.

9. Provide crisis intervention and assistance when necessary.

10. Carry out CPR, First Aid, poison control, G-tube replacement and missing person responses as needed.

B. Meals, Food Handling and Preparation

1. Assist residents with grocery shopping, meal planning, preparation, and cleanup as needed.

2. Prepare meals following the regulatory standards, menu, and nutrition guidelines provided.

3. Share food and table conversation with residents in family style meals when possible.

4. Assist residents with eating as needed.

5. Clean up table, food prep area, and dishes per regulatory standards.

6. Label food for storage according to regulatory standards.

7. Clean the kitchen appliances according to cleaning checklists.

C. Maintain a safe, clean and orderly home and van by:

1. Putting things away after use.

2. Follow the cleaning checklist which may include tasks such as: taking out garbage and recycling; vacuuming and spot cleaning carpet; sweeping and mopping hard floors; cleaning bathrooms, disinfecting tubs after every use and disinfecting toilets as needed; organizing cupboards; dusting; cleaning walls and windows; watering plants; purchasing and restocking supplies as needed; changing light bulbs; cleaning and organizing the garage; and assisting with yard work; assisting with and/or caring for residents’ pets, including feeding, watering, attending to the pets’ health care and hygiene and cleaning up after them using equipment designated for those purposes.

3. Refueling and maintaining the company van as needed; completing van maintenance documentation as required.

D. Take care of laundry and bedding: wash, dry, fold and put away clothes and other laundry in proper locations; change and launder wet or soiled bed sheets and disinfecting bed when necessary, according to regulatory standards.

4. SEEK AND FOLLOW THE ADVICE AND DIRECTIONS OF SUPERVISORS

You must seek the advice of an RN, shift supervisor or residential supervisor when you have questions concerning your performance of the functions of your job. You must follow directions and assignments given by a superior concerning performance of functions of this position, including assignment of location as needed.

5. WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH COWORKERS

You must work with coworkers as a team player. You must communicate with coworkers both verbally and in writing. You must recognize and respond appropriately to nonverbal and situational cues from coworkers, such as when there is a need for physical assistance with resident care or verbal reinforcement relating to a behavior issue. When problems or emergencies arise you must be willing and able to adapt to the needs of the group in the working environment.

6. PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

A. Fulfill all initial and annual training requirements in a timely fashion.

B. Attend monthly staff meetings and other meetings as requested.

C. Assist as requested in training new employees.

D. Participate in a performance reviews of your work.

E. Maintain appropriate LPN or RN licensure in the State of Minnesota with the Board of Nursing.

7. UPHOLD CORE VALUES

Understand and uphold the Company’s Core Value statement at all times while on duty, regardless of personal practices and beliefs.

8. MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM

Maintain confidentiality and a positive professional tone regarding all Company information (within the home, between ACR homes and outside the company) regarding resident, staff and company issues. This also means refraining from discussing resident personal issues in front of residents and refraining from inappropriate comments or gossip.

9. ADHERE TO SCHEDULING POLICIES

You must be punctual and ready to start your shift at designated times and you must continue working until you are replaced by another staff person. You must find your own replacements for scheduled shifts in accordance with house scheduling policies when you need time off due to illness, vacation or for other reasons. You must notify your supervisor of scheduling changes. When emergencies arise or you are unable to work a scheduled shift or attend a scheduled staff meeting, you must call the on-call pager for your home and enter your call back number to immediately alert your supervisor. You must help fill in for sick employees and work occasional unexpected shifts, and you must work a share of weekends and holidays.

10. DRIVE COMPANY AND/OR PERSONAL VEHICLE

Transport residents and perform job-related errands in a company van or your personal vehicle as requested and/or when necessary. Adhere to company parking policy, and all applicable OSHA and safety requirements. Secure van straps and be able to implement handicap parking and lift requirements as well as emergency van procedures.

11. BE ON-CALL VIA A CELL PHONE WHEN REQUESTED TO DO SO

Be responsible for responding to the supervisor’s phone number for the home in which you work when requested to do so, and, when on-call, adhere to requirements regarding staying within sixty minutes of the house, and having alternate care available for children and/or pets as needed, should an emergency arise.

12. ADHERE TO COMPANY POLICIES

Adhere to all company policies as stated in the current ACR Employee Handbook and the Policy Book located in each house.

13. ACCEPT OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY A SUPERIOR.

14. REPORT ILLEGAL ACTIVITY

Report any illegal activity that you observe or are somehow otherwise aware of to a superior.