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ProHealth Home Health and Hospice•Hoover, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. Care is provided in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with Agency policies. The position serves patients in their homes and includes travel to and from patient homes, as well as work in the Agency office. On-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing.
Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to perform physical activity, work for extended periods while standing and involved in physical activity, lift heavy items, and perform extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.
Acceptance of the Agency’s philosophy and goals.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
Implement the nursing care plan for each patient.
Provide nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
Observe signs and symptoms and report reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition to the physician and Registered Nurse.
Teach and counsel patients and their families or significant others about nursing care needs and related problems at home.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing services to the patient and family with the Registered Nurse’s guidance.
Maintain accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and patient care.
Participate in medical record audits as assigned.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services.
Take on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Submit schedule changes daily to the Director of Clinical Services or Nursing Supervisor.
Participate in patient care conferences to discuss involving other health team members, such as physical therapists or speech-language pathologists.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Assist the physician and Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures.
Prepare equipment and materials for treatments.
Observe aseptic technique as required.
Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.