Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Location: Arvada CO, Littleton CO, Thornton CO

Job Hours: Part-Time

Supervised by: Registered Nurse

Supervises Directly: CNA Direct Care Staff

Job Summary: Serves as a liaison among the agency field staff, patients, hospitals, the medical community, and the general community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Assessing patients and notifying RN for further evaluation

·Giving medication as prescribed by a physician

·Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight

·Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas

·Giving injections of medication and Immunizations

·Taking medical histories

·Entering information into computer systems

·Managing IVs

·Ensuring patients and their families understand release instructions

·Supervising CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants)

·Monitoring fluid and food intake and output

·Moving patients safely

·Assessing patients’ reactions to medications

·Assessing patients’ mental health

·Providing emotional support

·Assisting with daily needs such as bathing and dressing

·Observation of patients’ skin for potential bed sores

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position supervises CNA direct staff according to agency policies

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

- Licensed in Colorado as a Licensed Practical Nurse without stipulations

 - Experience of a minimum of one (1) year as an LPN, prefer home health experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

- Active Colorado LPN license

 - Current TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter

 - Possession of a valid Colorado Driver’s License with reliable transportation

TRAVEL:

The employee is required to travel frequently to complete home health visits

Amaris Home Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarity-protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage application from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.