Full-time Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Signature Healthcare at Home • Federal Way, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health in Oregon and Washington. The Signature Home Health team is dedicated to enhancing the life of every person they serve by helping them achieve and sustain health, activity, and independence. Their commitment to offering quality care for clients who wish to remain in their homes is guided by the principle: “Care Where You Are”. As a subsidiary of the Pennant Group network, Signature Healthcare at Home offers the stability of a large organization with the flexibility to operate locally. This position is for a full-time Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse serving the South Kitsap, Port Orchard, and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State(s) of planned practice.
• 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.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of geriatric population and their common needs and concerns.
• Capable of prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
• Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients.
• Able to lift supplies and equipment.
• Capable of considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Possesses visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) to two (2) years nursing experience preferred.
• Community health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Evaluates need for and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and individualized plan of care.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
• Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development.
• Participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Completes mandatory education requirements annually to maintain competence.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager.
• Reports significant changes in patient condition to the patient’s RN Case Manager.
• Meets productivity expectations.

Benefits

• Wage : $37-42 an hour, depending on experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree