LPN Home Health Sign On Bonus!! - ProHealth Home Health (Shelby County, AL)
About The Position
A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their homes, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and Agency policies. The position involves providing assigned nursing services, treatments, diagnostic and preventive procedures, and supporting patients and families with care and self-care needs. The role works indoors in the Agency office and patients’ homes, with travel to and from patient homes. It may include on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned, as well as physical activity, prolonged standing, heavy lifting, and extensive bending.
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.
Nice To Haves
- At least 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 assigned diagnostic and preventive procedures.
- Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
- Observe signs and symptoms and report to the physician and Registered Nurse reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
- Teach and counsel patients and their families or significant others about nursing care needs and related problems at home.
- Evaluate, with the Registered Nurse, the effectiveness of the LPN’s/LVN’s nursing services to patients and families under 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/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 Registered Nurse with specialized procedures.
- Prepare equipment and materials for treatments.
- Observe aseptic technique as required.
- Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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