What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) position at Alpha-ohms Healthcare Llc?
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Job Summary
We are seeking a LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE to join our team. In this role, you will primarily be providing one-on-one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home, use a comprehensive and patient-specific care plan with innovative solutions. Spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence, operate with great attention to detail and a big heart. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.
Responsibilities
- Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
- Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
- Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients. Paperwork must be submitted within 48 hours to office.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and Clinical Director or RN Case Manager reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
- Performs clinical and progress notes or visits notes as required by assignment.
- Informs Clinical Director or designee of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
- Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Participates in and presents in-service programs
- Observes aseptic technique as required
- Prepare equipment and materials for treatment.
- Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care technique.
- Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned.
- Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.
- Ensure all related documentation is keep up to date and on site
- Must perform duties following safety standards required for this position including but not limited to use of PPE’s.
- Must attend all training sessions required by the company
Qualifications
- Currently Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in state of employment
- Previous experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
- Valid driver’s license
- First aid/CPR certification required