ReadyCare LPN

Astera Health is hiring a ReadyCare Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Wadena campus. The primary function of this role is to render professional nursing care to patients in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff. Provides direct patient care as well as processing patient calls regarding medication refills, questions and directing patient care through referral assistance and scheduling. This position is part-time 0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week: with 2-3 shifts per week, and every rotating every 5th Saturday. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative. Essential Duties: Supports the mission of Astera Health through personal conduct and behaviors that contribute ideas and suggestions, is helpful and friendly, demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality, and adheres to organizational policies and rules. Be a role model of Astera Health culture and core values. Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Prepares equipment and assists provider during treatments and examination of patients. Administers prescribed medications orally and by injection. following proper procedure to ensure safe medication administration; provides treatments using therapeutic equipment; observes patient reactions to medications and treatments; changes or assists the provider in changing dressings and cleaning wounds or incisions; takes temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, height, and weight to detect deviations from normal and gauges progress of patient, following provider's order. Observes, records, and reports to provider the patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Must work well in high-pressure situations Restocks procedure room in clinic and checks for outdates Observes, reports, and documents subjective/objective data to maintain an accurate and timely medical record, i.e., patient's condition, reaction to drugs, treatments, significant incidents, medications administered, vital signs and pain control. Observes emotional stability of the patient, expresses interest in their progress and prepares them for continuing care. Explains procedures and treatments ordered to gain patient's cooperation and allay apprehension. Assists the assigned provider. May be asked in his/her absence to assist another provider. Assists in minor surgery by assisting the provider, preparing the room, arranging instruments, cleaning them, and wrapping for sterilization, etc. Cooperates with all nurses in providing quality care to the patients, assisting provider, and maintaining supplies. Works with other departments to provide seamless, quality care to all patients. Complies with established policies and procedures for safety and infection control when observing and/or giving direct patient care to ensure the well-being of the patient, family, visitors, and staff. Participates in performance improvement initiatives, identifies problems, and acts related to opportunities for improvement. Maintains exam room and workstation cleanliness according to approved infection control guidelines. Properly sanitizes equipment per guidelines. Disposes of syringes and waste according to mandated laws. Checks supplies for expiration date at the time of receiving the supply, rotating stock and/or at least monthly. Required Qualifications: Education: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Minnesota. Certifications/Licenses: Maintain active MN LPN licensure Maintain active BLS certification