What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Penn Home Health Care?
Job Description
Duties:
Provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Performs selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative or preventative nursing care.
Is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual's nursing experience and educational preparation.
Job Conditions:
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing in English is required.
The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Must be licensed in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Practical Nurse
One or more years’ experience in home health agency or in a hospital setting, Home health experience preferred.
Must have a criminal background check.
Must have a current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.