Job Description

Job description

Great opportunity for an LPN seeking to improve the lives of patients and families.

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in the patient home. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.

2. Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.

3. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.

4. Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.

5. Assists the registered nurse or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties, which include preparing equipment and materials for treatments, observing aseptic technique as required, and assisting the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

6. Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.

Affirmation Home Health is a Non-Profit, joint venture organization of LifeSpire of Virginia and Pinnacle Living.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be Covid vaccinated.
• Current state licensure as a LPN

Company Description

When you become part of our exceptional team, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work actually makes a difference.

At Affirmation Home Health you’ll become part of the extraordinary lives of the people who live in and around Richmond, VA, and a passionate, close-knit team of professionals who provide support from all levels of the organization. As we constantly seek to learn and improve our services, your ideas and input will be openly valued and respected. You’ll have opportunities to give back to the greater community.

We are growing in two of the strongest sectors of the employment market — healthcare and hospitality.

Vaccination Requirement Statement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Affirmation Home Health’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including the booster when eligible, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.