What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Nurse RN/LPN - KOKOMO position at Advantage Home Health Care?
The RN or LPN is utilized in accordance with the policies of the Indiana State Board of Nursing, Indiana Nurse Practice Act, and other health care bodies, for the purpose of providing skilled and technical functions to the AHHC’s patients.
Responsibilities Include:
- Functions permitted and defined by the Indiana Nurse Practice Act as it pertains to the RN or LPN.
- Carrying out orders from the Nursing Supervisor and the patient’s physician.
- Documentation and summary of patient care and events pertaining to the patient’s progress and development.
- Working with other members of the health care team for the purpose of providing sound and continuous patient care.
- Participation in programs and in-service of AHHC.
- Initiation of rehabilitative and constructive procedures to aid in the patient’s status and /or progress.
- Maintaining communication with appropriate AHHC staff in an effort to avoid mistakes and misunderstandings.
- Other responsibilities that may be indicated orally or in writing that have to do with patient care and the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse regarding individual cases.
Qualifications Include:
- Current Indiana license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- A sincere and genuine interest in patient care, home care, and compassion for the sick.
- Six months experience as an RN or LPN preferred, but not a must. RNCAMP
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel nursing, PRN
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Pediatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Work Location: In person