Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

About Us: With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.

Why Choose Us: At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that enhance your overall well-being and support your career growth. They include:

• Employee Recognition Programs: We acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We offer an inclusive package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-Term Disability Coverage to ensure access to quality medical care while promoting overall wellness.
• Generous Paid Time Off: We provide generous paid time off to ensure you can recharge and return to work refreshed, leading to greater productivity and job satisfaction. We support a healthy work-life balance.
• Retirement Benefits: We offer a 401k plan to secure your financial future and help you save for retirement.
• Life Insurance: We offer company paid life insurance providing peace of mind and financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• Mileage Reimbursement: We make sure you're compensated for your business travel.
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development: Empowering you to thrive and grow.
• Employee Assistance Program: Supporting the well-being of you and your family.
• Perks Program: Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love
  
  
  

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 the hospice team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

This office is located in Newport News, VA and provides service to the cities in the Tidewater area that includes Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Poquoson, Williamsburg and Gloucester.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• 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 self-plan of care.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently, adhering to aseptic technique.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development. Also participates in organization’s quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
  
  
  

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
  
  
  

Standard shift:

• Day shift
  
  
  

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
  
  
  

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newport News, VA 23601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  
  

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Virginia State Issued LPN (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
  
  
  

Work Location:

On the road

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