Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ), Home Health

Aging Well Health Care • Saint Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A qualified Licensed Practical 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 keeping with Agency policies. The role includes delivering nursing treatments and procedures, observing and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, teaching patients and families, maintaining clinical records, and coordinating care with the registered nurse and other health team members. On-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state or states where practicing.
• Accept the philosophy and goals of the Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Implement the nursing care plan for each patient.
• Provide nursing services, treatments, and assigned diagnostic and preventive procedures.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Observe signs and symptoms and report patients’ reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in physical or emotional condition to the physician and registered nurse.
• Teach and counsel patients and their families or significant others about nursing care needs and related problems at home.
• Evaluate, with the registered nurse, the effectiveness of nursing services provided to the patient and family.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and patient care.
• Participate in medical record audits as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
• Take on-call duty, including 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 whether other health team members, such as physical therapists or speech-language pathologists, should be involved.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Assist the physician and registered nurse with specialized procedures.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments.
• Use aseptic technique as required.
• Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching with a 4% match
• Paid time off
• Supplemental benefit options, including additional life insurance and short-term disability

What This Job Offers

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