Job Details

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement

THE CARE CENTER, INC.

Full-Time Positions-LTSR

Butler, PA Location

OVERALL FUNCTION:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care in the home under the direction of a Registered Nurse, within the parameters established by State and Federal Regulatory Agencies and the Policies.

• Reports changes in the patient's condition to the primary nurse and appropriate supervisor.
• Monitor’s patient progress and environment on an ongoing basis and completes and submits reports and recommendations of monitoring.
• Completes all required documentation including clinical, statistical, interdisciplinary communications, patient care documentation and other medical information, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences, communications, and documents all contacts with other service providers noted in the patient's clinical record.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality.
• Participates in client or community education/informational programs and events, as required.
• Maintains contact and serves as a patient advocate with appropriate medical professionals, as required by the patient's needs and treatment.
• Performs other related duties as may be necessary or required to ensure patient safety, quality treatment, and successful operation of the program.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.