Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ), Home Health

AW Health Care•University City, MO

8d•$32 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

AW Health Care is a St. Louis-based, independently operated, women-owned home health agency. The agency has more than 400 employees and serves more than 1,500 patients in Missouri and Illinois. Its home health program is designed to let clinicians provide patient care with less extraneous documentation. The Licensed Practical Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients intermittently in their homes, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and in compliance with agency policies. The role includes delivering and documenting nursing services, monitoring and reporting patient condition and treatment responses, educating patients and families, and coordinating care with the RN and other members of the health team. On-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved practical or vocational nursing school.
Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
Acceptance of the agency's philosophy and goals.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to participate in physical activity and work for extended periods standing and performing physical activity.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 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 treatment reactions, including reactions to drugs and changes in physical or emotional condition, to the physician and RN.
Teach and counsel patients and family members or significant others about home nursing care needs and related problems.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing services with the RN under the RN's guidance.
Maintain accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and patient care; prepare clinical and progress notes.
Participate in medical record audits as assigned.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services.
Take assigned on-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Submit schedule changes daily to the Director of Clinical Services or Nursing Supervisor.
Participate in patient care conferences to discuss whether other health team members, such as physical therapists or speech-language pathologists, should be involved.
Assist the physician and RN with specialized procedures.
Prepare equipment and materials for treatments and observe aseptic technique as required.
Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.