LPN (ProHealth Home Health and Hospice) Montgomery, AL

ProHealth Home Health & Hospice • Montgomery, AL

2d • Onsite

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 role works indoors in the Agency office and patients’ homes and involves travel to and from patient homes. The position is supervised by the Director of Clinical Services, Nursing Supervisor, or Registered Nurses.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical or vocational nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
• Acceptance of the Agency’s philosophy and goals.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• One year of nursing experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Implement the nursing care plan for each patient.
• Provide assigned nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Observe signs and symptoms and report treatment reactions, including reactions to drugs and changes in patients’ 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 the effectiveness of nursing services to patients and families with the Registered Nurse’s guidance.
• 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, 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 the potential involvement of other health team members, such as physical therapists or speech-language pathologists.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Assist the physician and Registered Nurse with 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed