Home Care License Practical Nurse

Innovive Health•Des Moines, IA

3d•$31•Remote

About The Position

Join Innovive Health – Where Innovation Meets Compassion. We specialize in supporting complex and behavioral health populations, delivering high-quality care where it matters most - where they reside. We are seeking passionate, experienced professionals who want to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy that traditional healthcare roles often lack. Why Innovive Health? At Innovive, we believe that when our clinicians thrive, our patients receive the best care. That’s why we offer: No Weekend Mandates – Monday through Friday schedules available. Autonomy in Your Role – Practice independently while being supported by a collaborative team Patient-Centered Care Model – Spend meaningful time with patients and truly make a difference Work-Life Balance - A supportive structure designed to reduce burnout and promote well-being Competitive Compensation and Benefits - Rewarding your expertise and commitment Join a team that is not only transforming healthcare but also prioritizing the people who make it possible

Requirements

Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Has passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
Is currently licensed as an LPN through the Massachusetts State Board of Nursing
Complies with accepted professional standards and principles
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order, or other reliable means of transportation
Possesses and maintains CPR certification
Has presented a pre-employment physician’s health clearance including negative TB skin test and/or CXR and other tests as required by organization policy
Has satisfactory references from nursing school, previous (or current) employers and/or professional peers

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree with two years of related work experience

Responsibilities

In accordance with patient plan of care and under the direction of the Care Team Case Manager/RN, administer medication accurately, observing patient response as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
Performs delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the registered nurse.
Administers medication accurately, observing patient response as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
Maintains and coordinates communication among patient/significant other, staff and physician as evidenced within medical record, patient, and health care team feedback.
Assists in assuring that effective communication exists with patient/significant other as reflected in the plan of care; gives punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned patients.
Works collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
Uses available written and AV materials specific to patient condition or disease; utilizes appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration, or discussion.
Assists patients, family members or other patients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
Performs other duties as assigned.