What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/RN 8 and 12 hour shifts Sign On Bonus New Management - DSL Harbourwood Post-Acute and Rehab position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
Role Overview
This position involves providing basic nursing care to patients within the organization’s scope, including psychosocial and physical needs.
Responsibilities include delivering direct nursing services under supervision, implementing physician and RN plans of care, and ensuring patient safety and quality care.
Tasks encompass documenting care activities, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene and feeding, collecting specimens, and providing emotional support.
The role also involves maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and families, and reporting significant changes in patient conditions.
Qualifications & Skills
This position involves providing basic nursing care to patients within the organization’s scope, including psychosocial and physical needs.
Responsibilities include delivering direct nursing services under supervision, implementing physician and RN plans of care, and ensuring patient safety and quality care.
Tasks encompass documenting care activities, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene and feeding, collecting specimens, and providing emotional support.
The role also involves maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and families, and reporting significant changes in patient conditions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Completion of a state-approved LPN program and current license.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Knowledge of patient services, strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively.
- Promote organizational values and adhere to policies.
- Perform patient assessments, assist with procedures, and manage documentation.
- Provide patient education, emotional support, and assist with activities of daily living.
- Ensure safety protocols, proper equipment use, and maintain a clean environment.
- Report changes, participate in quality improvement activities, and attend staff meetings.
- Physically demanding, exposure to hazards, and handling patients and equipment.
- Work may include irregular hours, high-stress situations, and lifting up to 50 pounds.