Licensed Practical Nurse LPN PRN
About The Position
The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. This PRN role provides coverage as needed for overflow and paid time off. The nurse verifies the plan of care with the RN before each visit, coordinates with physicians and the RN to address patient needs, and reports changes in patient condition promptly. Duties also include teaching patients and caregivers self-care techniques, checking vital signs, reviewing medications and reconciling them at each visit, performing physician-ordered specialized procedures, preparing equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique, and completing documentation accurately and on time. The position has visit-based and hourly compensation, depending on the work performed. Visits are paid according to assigned productivity points, while certain non-visit activities, such as orientation, are paid hourly. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of LPN or LVN experience.
- Current LPN license specific to the state or states assigned.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Verify the plan of care with the RN before each visit.
- Collaborate frequently with the physician and RN to ensure patient needs are met, and notify them as soon as possible of changes in a patient's condition.
- Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
- Check vital signs.
- Review all medications and perform medication reconciliation at each visit.
- Perform specialized procedures ordered by the physician, such as Foley catheter changes.
- Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
- Complete documentation accurately and promptly.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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