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LPN- Home Health- (Morgan Co., AL) ProHealth Home Health
$41k-50k (estimate)
Full Time
7 Months Ago
ProHealth Home Health and Hospice is Hiring a LPN- Home Health- (Morgan Co., AL) ProHealth Home Health Near Cullman, AL
Job Details
DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Job SummaryA qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.
Qualifications
Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as a physical therapist or speech-language pathologist.
Job Relationships
Lifting RequirementsAbility to perform the following tasks if necessary:
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for an extended periods of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
Heavy lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.
DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Job SummaryA qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
- Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
- Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.
- Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
- Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
- Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
- Evaluates with the registered nurses the effectiveness of the LPN’s/LVN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
- Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patients.
- Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
- Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
- Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
- Is responsible for:
Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as a physical therapist or speech-language pathologist.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
- Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
- Observes aseptic technique as required.
- Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Job Relationships
- Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RNs
Lifting RequirementsAbility to perform the following tasks if necessary:
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for an extended periods of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
Heavy lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$41k-50k (estimate)
POST DATE
11/29/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/02/2024
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