What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Lighthouse Home Health Care?
Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Job Description Summary
Hiring for Part Time and Per Diem LPN's with Home Health experience who are looking to join our family-oriented team of professionals!
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities include: following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of Lighthouse to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
Position Qualifications
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Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Job Description Summary
Hiring for Part Time and Per Diem LPN's with Home Health experience who are looking to join our family-oriented team of professionals!
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities include: following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of Lighthouse to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
Position Qualifications
- MUST HAVE 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE AS A HOME HEALTH NURSE
- Must be a Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Have a total of3 years nursing experience. Community/Home Health experience is preferred.
- Holds Active License as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of CT.
- Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Must have reliable Transporation, Active Driver's License & Car Insurance
- Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
- Implements plan of care initiated by the Registered Nurse.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
- Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Participates in coordination of Home Health Services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
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