Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-time
ACR Homes provides care for people who have disabilities. ACR stands for Acceptance, Communication and Respect. We believe that all human life is intrinsically valuable and worthy of dignity and respect simply because it exists. This core value is central to everything we do and every decision we make at ACR Homes.
ACR Homes was voted one of the Top Five Workplaces for 5 years in a row and was voted #1 Workplace twice in the Star Tribune Top Workplace survey!
ACR has over 60 locations throughout the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. We have part-time and full-time positions available and flexible scheduling with a variety of shifts to choose from (Day, evening, night, weekend).
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We are looking for empathetic, warm, hard-working individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of adults who have disabilities.
Two of our locations (Brooklyn Park and Lakeville) specifically employ Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). As a LPN, you are responsible for providing health care and support to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, and to support their interests and choices so that they may lead fulfilling lives.
We have flexible shifts available for our nursing staff and opportunities for advancement should you decide to become an RN.
Examples of tasks completed on shift:
*Some tasks may or may not be completed in different homes. This is not a comprehensive list.
- Preparing and passing medications
- Use of medical equipment such as hoyers, G/J tubes, blood pressure cuffs, oxygen tanks, ostomy bags etc.
- Completing range of motion and other therapies
- Assisting residents at meal times
- Assisting residents with personal cares
- Advocating for residents during routine doctor appointments
- Various administrative tasks
- Building relationships with residents and co workers
- Finding fun activities in and outside of the house to do with residents
ACR Homes is an EEO/AA employer
Qualifications:
- Have a current LPN license
- Have a valid U.S. driver’s license
- Have access to a vehicle to get to and from your shifts
- Have no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
- Have a clean criminal background record
- Have the ability to lift 70 lbs.
- Minimum of 6 month commitment
Please contact Philip Baumgarn, Recruiter with ACR Homes, with any questions regarding this position.
Phone: 651-294-4727
Email: phil.baumgarn@acrhomes.com