We offer:

• LPN Visit of $55 - $60 ( mileage)
• Choosing your own schedule
• Chance to transition to Full-Time anytime

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse provides nursing care to patients in the home as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the policies of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Drives to prospective patients’ residences.
• Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health services, including education and information to patients, families and caregivers pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the case manager
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care
• Monitors patients’ condition including fluid intake and output, and compose patient charts.
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing, etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, etc.
• Clean and dress wounds, and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
• Collects samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the need for disciplines (CNA, OT, PT, MSW, etc. ) to the case manager and/or clinical supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the RN.
• Perform duties consistent with the Nursing Practice Act including the Standards of Competent Performance.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
• Hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of practice.
• At least 6 months of experience in Home health care preferred.
• Experience in wound care, vacs care, ostomy care, and IV administration is preferred.
• CPR certification.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Must have background check
• Required to present a negative TB test and other tests as required by agency policy
• Must be able to do field work
• Must have an excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent planning, organization, and presentation skills
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Palmeira Home Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

To know more about Palmeira Home Health, visit our website: http://www.palmhh.com

Job Type: Per Diem

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: On the road

About Palmeira Home Health:

Palmeira Home Health is a pioneer in the Home Health industry by providing customized, interdisciplinary programs for patients recovering from a variety of health-related issues. At Palmeira, our driving mission is to enter each home with respect, treat with compassion and perform with integrity to help our patients recover faster and prevail with better care for better outcomes. We exist to create a healthier everyday life for our patients and their families. Through expert skilled nursing and physical therapy plus state-of-the-art technology and customized recovery care plans, we work with our patients and their doctors as a coordinated team to restore you to your better self as soon as possible.

http://www.palmhh.com