Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health Lincoln FT Days

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Lincolnton, NC

6d • Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Health, working day shifts, Monday through Friday, 30 hours per week. The role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified applicants, and internal teammates are eligible for a referral bonus of $7,500. The LPN will participate in determining nursing care needs, recognizing the need for immediate intervention, and documenting patient observations, treatments, and responses. They will assist the RN with the plan of care, communicate significant changes in patient status, and implement the identified plan under supervision. The LPN will organize their workload efficiently, maintain current nursing knowledge, and document assessments, procedures, and education in a timely manner. They will also provide and assess the effectiveness of patient and family education under the direction of the RN.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Current LPN license or temporary license as a Licensed Practical Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current LPN license or temporary license as a Licensed Practical Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the LPN works.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients/residents, medical equipment and supplies.
• Must speak English in good, understandable terms.
• Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
• Finger dexterity.
• Critical thinking and ability to concentrate.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient/resident and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader.

Responsibilities

• Participation in determining nursing care needs based upon collection and interpretation of data relevant to the health status of a patient/resident.
• Recognizes and determines need for immediate intervention.
• Documentation of patient/resident observations, treatments, patient/resident response to treatment and nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Participates actively in treatment and assisting with procedures.
• Actively participates in discharge planning.
• Assists RN with development/revision of the plan of care by providing data and identifying potential goals and intervention for review by the RN.
• Communicates with the appropriate clinical staff on the status of a patient/resident if a significant change has occurred.
• Implements the identified plan under the supervision of the RN, physician, or other independent licensed practitioner ensuring tasks have been completed.
• Aware of patient's/resident's progress and goals as demonstrated by documentation in the medical records and reports same to the Registered Nurse.
• Organizes workload and prioritizes responsibilities to ensure quality patient/resident care is delivered in a time efficient manner.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and performs only those nursing skills which they are competent to perform in accordance with legal boundaries and facility policies and procedures.
• Documents assessments, procedures, patient/resident/family education, and the communication of information to appropriate members of the healthcare team in a timely manner.
• Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient/resident and family education under the direction of the Registered Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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