Licensed Practical Nurse

Visiting Nurse Health System•Mcdonough, GA

40d

About The Position

Visiting Nurse Health System (Visiting Nurse) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Home Health team who's not only a skilled nurse - but also a calm, compassionate, and empathetic presence caring for our patients. This role is not just about nursing; it's about being a significant part of our patient's care, representing Visiting Nurse's values of Respect and Integrity, Excellence, Stewardship, and Care. We're seeking an LPN who believes nursing is a calling in their life, understands the importance of patient care, and ensures every patient is treated with dignity, comfort, and care. We are seeking two (2) individuals willing to work Monday through Friday across Decatur, GA. This is a non-exempt position. Our corporate office is located in Dunwoody, GA 30346; however, this position is headquartered out of our Hartsfield office, near the airport. Who is Visiting Nurse Health System... Serving the Atlanta Area for over 75 years, Visiting Nurse is a leading provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services, helping patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay. Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers when they need home healthcare services. To achieve patient and employee satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes within the top 10 percent of all home healthcare providers in the U.S. To continue to invest in our strong community partnerships, coordinated care solutions, top-performing workforce, and innovative technologies to improve affordability throughout the healthcare continuum. To be a financially strong organization where healthcare professionals prefer to work. For more information about Visiting Nurse, please visit vnhs.org.

Requirements

LPN Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or program
Completion of an IV training program or certification in IV therapy
Current license by the Georgia State Board of Nursing.
Minimum of two (2) years as an LPN
Current valid Driver's License, proof of auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

Experienced in advanced wound therapies
Minimum of one - two (1-2) years' experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care, emotional support, patient and family education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, prevention strategies, clinical nursing observations, and documentation for Home Health patients.
Provides nursing services as ordered by the physician and under the direction of the RN.
Reports subjective and objective patient findings to the RN.
Under the direction of the RN, obtains physician's orders and ensures orders exist for each visit made,
Provides necessary skills to report changes appropriately; documents pertinent information and care rendered to the patient to ensure continuity of care.
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control standards and techniques as per VNHS policy and procedures and consistently practices these techniques.