LPN Home Health Thurston County

Careage Home Health - Pierce County•DuPont, WA

2d•$42 - $47•Remote

About The Position

Careage Home Health is seeking Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to serve patients throughout Thurston County. This role involves providing at-home care, implementing nursing care plans, and educating patients and their families. The position requires adherence to established policies, practicing universal precautions, and maintaining accurate patient records. The LPN will collaborate with physicians, RNs, and other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care. Responsibilities include administering medications, observing patient conditions, and participating in care conferences. The role also involves on-call duties, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and requires submitting schedule changes to the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Familiar with Home Visit Protocol.
Proficient computer skills to manage the electronic health record (EHR).
Ability to manage information electronically and transfer records appropriately.
Ability to work in an electronic environment.
Refined deductive reasoning skills to be able to problem solve on shift.
Must have valid driver’s license or dependable access to a vehicle for business use.
Must be in good health and physically/mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
Working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows.

Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
Along with the team, implements the nursing care plan for each patient.
Ensure that proper Universal Precautions are practiced for resident and staff sanitation and safety.
Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
Observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and RN, reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
As appropriate, prepares residents’ medications to accompany them on short-term absences from the community as allowed by the state.
Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patients.
Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Submitting any changes in schedule to the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager on a daily basis.
Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for the involvement of other members of the health team, such as a physical therapist or speech-language pathologists.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
Observes aseptic technique as required.
Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.