LPN (ProHealth Home Health and Hospice) Montgomery, AL

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice • Montgomery, AL

3h

About The Position

A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational 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 the Registered Nurse and in accordance with Agency policies. The nurse works indoors in the Agency office and patients’ homes and travels to and from patient homes. The role is supervised by the Director of Clinical Services, Nursing Supervisor, or RNs and has a high risk exposure classification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to participate in physical activity and work for extended periods while standing and engaged in physical activity.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 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 diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Observe signs and symptoms and report reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition to the physician and RN.
• Teach and counsel the patient and family or significant others regarding nursing care needs and related problems at home.
• Evaluate, with the registered nurse, the effectiveness of the LPN’s/LVN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the registered nurse’s guidance.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of patient observations, treatments, and care.
• Participate in medical record audits as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
• Take on-call duty, 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 a physical therapist or speech-language pathologist, should be involved.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Assist the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments.
• Observe aseptic technique as required.
• Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

What This Job Offers

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