LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

CARE THE WRIGHT WAY LLC

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Decatur, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.