Home Health LPN - ProHealth Home Health and Hospice (Columbus, GA)

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice • Columbus, GA

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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 role works indoors in Agency offices and patient homes and involves travel to and from patient homes. The position is supervised by the Director of Clinical Services, Nursing Supervisor, or RNs.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical or vocational nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state or states where practicing.
• Acceptance of the Agency's philosophy and goals.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to participate in physical activity, stand for extended periods while engaged in physical activity, perform heavy lifting, and do extensive bending, lifting, and standing regularly.

Nice To Haves

• One year of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Implement each patient's nursing care plan.
• Provide assigned nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures.
• 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 RN.
• Teach and counsel patients and family members or significant others about nursing care needs and related problems at home.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing services to the patient and family with registered nurses and under RN guidance.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of patient observations, treatments, and 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 the need for involvement of other health team members, such as a physical therapist or speech-language pathologist.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Assist the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments.
• Observe aseptic technique as required.
• Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

What This Job Offers

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