What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care -LPN position at Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice?
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Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for providing nursing care to patients in their homes.
Essential Functions
-Assessing patients' health status and developing individualized care plans.
-Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the supervising registered nurse or physician.
-Monitoring patients' vital signs and reporting any changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
-Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
-Providing wound care and dressing changes.
-Performing basic diagnostic tests such as blood pressure checks and glucose monitoring.
-Educating patients and their families on their medical conditions and self-care techniques.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License MASS -required
Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - MASS -Required
Experience
Completion of a state-approved practical nursing program and a current LPN license. required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Compassionate and patient demeanor.
- Reliable transportation to travel to patients' homes.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Pay Range
$29.13 - $43.64/HourlyGrade
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Salary : $29 - $44