Licensed Practical Nurse Albuquerque Rio Rancho Full Time Home Health

HARMONY HOME HEALTH SERVICE LLC•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

At Harmony Home Health and Hospice, LLC., we believe in creating a vibrant and supportive work environment where our team members feel valued and motivated to make a difference. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and fun. Join us in our mission to "impact the lives of everyone we touch in a very meaningful, sincere, and deliberate way every single day". While providing exceptional care and support to our community. We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will primarily be creating and managing a plan of care for individual patients. You are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who operates with great attention to detail and a big heart. You take pride in creating personalized care plans for patients and are able to observe and communicate effectively in your patient's best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program (LPN/LVN). (Diploma or transcripts to be provided to agency)
Currently licensed as an LPN in the State.
Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Current TB test, CPR card, auto insurance and driver's license must be kept on file.
A criminal background check must be performed before hire.
Complete and pass skills evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Prior Home Health experience preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to Home Health Care.
Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care and documenting outcomes of interventions.
Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-care.
Assists the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to home health care.
Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include home health aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.