Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Georgetown, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA is hiring a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide home health visits for its office in Georgetown County, South Carolina. The LPN is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive the medical care they need while remaining at home. The role involves visiting clients in designated territories and providing medication administration, wound care, treatments, procedures, assessments, and case management. The LPN monitors client conditions, reports changes to the Clinical Manager and Client Services Manager, follows and documents doctors’ orders, and records observations, interventions, and evaluations using an electronic medical record on a tablet. BAYADA describes itself as an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider. It offers training, scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition, and opportunities for career advancement. BAYADA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on a nondiscriminatory basis in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina.
At least one year of recent, verifiable experience as an LPN.
Graduation from an accredited and approved nursing program, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel to assigned cases.

Nice To Haves

Prior home care experience is strongly preferred but not required.
Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Make home visits to clients living in designated territories.
Perform assigned duties, including medication administration, wound care, treatments, and procedures.
Monitor clients’ conditions and report changes to the Clinical Manager and Client Services Manager.
Follow up on, execute, and properly document doctors’ orders.
Perform client assessments as necessary.
Provide case management and coordination.
Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care management and services using electronic medical records on a tablet.