LPN-EW

Location 6615 Medicine Lake Rd, Golden Valley, MN, 55427, USA

Base Pay $26.50 - $29.00 / HOUR

Other Compensation +$3.00/hour for weekend shifts for those with Every Weekend Schedules

Job Category Nurse

Employee Type Non-Exempt

Manage Others No

Contact Information

Name Dillanger DeGross

Email [email protected]

Job Description

Homeward Bound Nurses are responsible for safely and professionally providing exceptional nursing care and life enrichment services to the people we serve . Nurses are also responsible for leading others through training, coaching and mentoring frontline Nurses and Direct Care Staff.

• Nursing Practice: Provide nursing care that supports individual health through medications, treatments, monitoring, communication, and appointment coordination.

• Medications and Treatments: Administer medications and treatments as ordered, promptly enter new orders, complete shift-change narcotic counts using required documentation and dual signatures, manage supplies, and promptly dispose of expired medications.

• Health Monitoring and Documentation: Complete head-to-toe assessments each shift, check Bluestone Bridge multiple times per shift, follow up on health concerns, and complete accurate charting before the end of the shift.

• Care Coordination and Emergency Response: Provide thorough shift reports, communicate health updates, educate unlicensed staff about medical conditions and care, respond to health emergencies, and protect confidentiality.

• Appointments: Prepare referral paperwork, transport and accompany individuals, ensure appointments are attended, and promptly reschedule when cancellation is necessary.

• Life Enrichment: Support each individual’s goals, choices, independence, relationships, and meaningful participation at home and in the community.

• Program Implementation: Implement individualized program plans, participate in person-centered planning, and provide personal care and program services that reflect individual goals and interests.

• Promote Choice and Personal Interests: Support individuals in directing their care, exploring interests, planning outings, building community connections, and observing personal religious beliefs and practices.

• Daily Living: Encourage participation in personal care, meals, communication, mobility, and daily activities; document progress and incidents, maintain a safe and sanitary home, and help create an engaging home life.

• Professionalism: Demonstrate respectful communication, dependable teamwork, ongoing learning, and safe work practices.

• Communication: Communicate calmly and respectfully, accept feedback, respond promptly to calls, check work email each shift, and maintain confidentiality.

• Training and Education: Complete required training, follow HBI policies and procedures, and seek opportunities to strengthen nursing and professional skills.

• Teamwork: Cooperate with staff, individuals, families, and service partners; follow supervisory direction, maintain dependable attendance, adapt to scheduling needs, organize work effectively, and use resources responsibly.

• Safety: Follow safe work practices, promptly address and report hazards and incidents, coach coworkers on safety, use required protective equipment, and participate in drills, inspections, investigations, and training.

• Leadership: Support consistent, high-quality services through employee training, coaching, and coordination.

• Training: Provide assigned initial and ongoing employee training and guide individuals in implementing their program plans; opportunities to contribute include developing nurse education, participating in committees, and supporting health and safety audits.

• Coaching: Provide timely, constructive performance feedback, coordinate work activities, monitor assigned employees, document training, and communicate follow-up needs to supervisors.

Requirements

• Basic Requirements

• Active Minnesota Licensed Practical Nurse license.

• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications; successfully complete the Medication Administration class and meet ongoing medication administration standards.

• Hold a valid Minnesota driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and safely drive HBI vehicles throughout the Twin Cities metro area.

• Successfully pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study and meet applicable state, county, licensing, and contractual requirements.

• Meet the physical demands of the position, including occasionally lifting and transferring at least 60 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act.

• Knowledge of developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities and person-centered support practices preferred.

• Working knowledge of Minnesota Department of H uman Services (DHS) 245(d) regulations and residential service requirements preferred.

• Ability to provide on-shift leadership, guidance, mentoring, and coaching while modeling professional and ethical behavior.

• Ability to implement individualized program plans, health-related supports , and safety procedures as trained.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a residential environment.

• Ability to accurately complete documentation and enter data into electronic systems in a timely manner .

• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Willingness and ability to complete required training, including medication administration.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with organizational policy and applicable laws.

• Ability and willingness to safely operate company vehicles in accordance with policy and state law.

• Work Conditions: Work in residential and office environments with frequent interruptions, variable hours, physical activity, and potential exposure to care-related hazards.

• Scheduling: Work flexible hours, including mornings, weekends, and overnights as needed; may be mandated to remain beyond the scheduled shift to ensure adequate resident supervision.

• Movement and Hand Use: Frequently sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, manipulate objects, and keyboard; occasionally reach, crawl, kneel, squat, twist, turn, and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.

• Sensory Functions: Use vision, color vision, hearing, speech, smell, and touch to perform assigned duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Lifting and Carrying: Occasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds from floor to knee, knee to waist, and waist to shoulder; rarely lift up to 60 pounds above shoulder level.

• Potential Exposures: May encounter physical aggression, mechanical hazards, bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, gases, household chemicals, cleaning fumes, odors, and dust.

Summary

Benefits Summary

HBI offers a supportive work environment and a competitive benefits package designed to help employees thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits available to all employees regardless of scheduled hours:

• Competitive pay based on experience and job type.

• Paid Time Off and Earned Sick and Safe Time Accruals

• Retirement Plan with Progressive Employer Match Schedule up to 4%.

• Homeward Bound is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.

• Opportunities for training, professional development, and career advancement.

• Supportive Culture: A team environment focused on person-centered care.

• Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact in the lives of others.

Benefits for employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours/week also include:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance (company paid)

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• SmartDollar: A financial wellness program from Ramsey Solutions for supporting budgeting, savings, and financial goals

Homeward Bound is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

Week 1 Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun 2:00pm-10:00pm

Week 2 Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun 2:00pm-10:00pm