Full-time Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse- Pierce County-Tacoma

Pennant Group • Federal Way, WA

29d • $37 - $42

About The Position

Signature Healthcare at Home is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care in Pierce County/Tacoma. The nurse provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, following the plan of care and collaborating with the care team to support positive patient outcomes. The position is listed as PRN/part-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and wages of $37–$42 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state(s) of planned practice.
• Licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of the geriatric population and its common needs and concerns.
• Able to walk or stand for prolonged or considerable periods; lift, position, and/or transfer patients; lift supplies and equipment; and perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform required nursing skills.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of nursing experience.
• Community health or medical/surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Document patient services accurately and promptly to reflect the plan of care.
• Assess the need for and provide patient and family/caregiver education related to the diagnosis and individualized plan of care.
• Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provide appropriate pain and symptom management and evaluate patient responses to treatments and medications.
• Participate in personal and professional development and in the organization’s quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Complete mandatory annual education requirements to maintain competence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager.
• Report significant changes in patient condition to the patient’s RN Case Manager.
• Meet productivity expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed