What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN position at Jet Health Inc?
Description
First Choice Home Health (Jet Health, Inc.) is looking for a full time / part time or PRN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN / LVN) to join our dedicated team to provide community-based care for our patients currently receiving home health services in the Boise, ID (Ada County) and /or Nampa, ID (Canyon County) metro area.
The primary function of the LPN is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence. The LPN will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency to ensure the best patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency.
- Assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Monitor patient health and report any changes to the supervising RN.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Educate patients and their families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.
Job Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational / Practical Nursing.
- Licensure: Current State license as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC. Must have a current driver's license.
- Experience: Two years’ experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting. Home health experience highly preferred.
- EMR system: HCHB experience highly preferred
- Skills: Proficiency in nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
- Work in patients' homes in various conditions.
- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
- Some exposure to unpleasant weather conditions.
Physical and Mental Effort:
- Prolonged standing and walking required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
- Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
- Ability to make quick decisions and acquire necessary resources.
- Must meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
- Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Benefits for full time employees:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance
- PTO - 80 hours
- 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive compensation package
Salary : $20 - $30