Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Come join our team as a compassionate and dedicated LPN for an exciting opportunity in Georgia! We are currently seeking individuals who are available for a 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am shifts, from Monday to Friday to provide personalized care to our valued clients. We are looking for someone who can speak fluent Spanish. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive and caring environment.
Role and Responsibilities
Supervisor visits
Participating in in-service programs, as well as training, and teaching other personnel
Adhering to the Service Plan for each patient under the direction of the register nurse
Observing and reporting symptoms, reaction to treatments, drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition
Initiating preventative procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety. Effecting changes in environment to ensure patient safety and security
Maintaining clinical and progress notes for each patient receiving care and providing progress reports to their physician
Communicating services for patients as needed to other agencies and health care providers as appropriate.
Counseling the patient and their family in meeting nursing and related needs
Providing supervision of caregiver services and preparing written instructions for care provided by aides
Maintaining confidentiality of patient and agency matters
Submitting required documentation in a timely manner
Reporting observed or suspected abuse pursuant to mandated requirements.
Assisting the Administrator in decision making and policy formation as it pertains to the Home Care Services.
Participating in surveys, studies and special projects as assigned
Maintaining accurate time records
In addition to scheduled hours, participating in weekend/holiday call schedule, as needed.
Observing agency’s attendance requirements and dress code.
Conserving agency resources and adequately maintaining agency property, supplies, and equipment.
Adhering to all agency polices, including but not limited to, infection control and safety, education, reporting and practice implementation.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Valid and current LPN license in the state of Georgia
CPR certified
1-3 years of nursing experience; home care experience, preferred
Supervisory skills, a plus
Excellent communication skills, flexible ability to interact positively with the rest of the staff.
Strong sense of initiative and urgency in addressing unexpected patient crises
Self-directed, able to work without presence of immediate supervisor.
Commitment to regulatory compliance and to submitting all documentation in a timely fashion
Demonstrated knowledge regarding exposure to body fluids and chemicals, as well as to some hazardous equipment
Ability to see and hear adequately to respond to auditory and visual requests
Evidence of adequate health status to perform duties
Ability to pass a background screen
Ability to travel as required must have current valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Possess excellent computer skills
Physical abilities to adequately perform described duties
This position has potential for cross training to other programs within the agency. Cross training to perform those job functions is not included in the home care job description. This portion of cross training will be utilized on an as needed basis.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Additional Notes
In Home Care New Client Assessment Experience preferred We need someone to do in-home visit.