Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job Summary

We are seeking a LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE to join our team. In this role, you will primarily be providing one-on-one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home, use a comprehensive and patient-specific care plan with innovative solutions. Spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence, operate with great attention to detail and a big heart. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.

Responsibilities

Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.

Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.

Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions

Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients. Paperwork must be submitted within 48 hours to office.

Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and Clinical Director or RN Case Manager reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.

Performs clinical and progress notes or visits notes as required by assignment.

Informs Clinical Director or designee of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.

Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.

Participates in and presents in-service programs

Observes aseptic technique as required

Prepare equipment and materials for treatment.

Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care technique.

Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned.

Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.

Ensure all related documentation is keep up to date and on site

Must perform duties following safety standards required for this position including but not limited to use of PPE’s.

Must attend all training sessions required by the company

Qualifications

Currently Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in state of employment

Previous experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is preferred

Excellent interpersonal and client care skills

Valid driver’s license

First aid/CPR certification required