LPN Home Health Thurston County

Careage•DuPont, WA

About The Position

Careage Home Health is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide home health services to patients throughout Thurston County, Washington. The LPN works with the patient’s medical team and implements nursing care plans, provides and documents care, teaches patients and families, and coordinates with other health professionals. The role includes assigned on-call duty, which may involve nights, weekends, and holidays. The stated pay range is $42–$47, depending on experience, with mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved practical (vocational) nursing school.
Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Familiarity with Home Visit Protocol.
Proficient computer skills for managing an electronic health record (EHR).
Ability to manage information electronically and transfer records appropriately.
Ability to work in an electronic environment.
Deductive reasoning skills to problem-solve on shift.
Valid driver’s license or dependable access to a vehicle for business use.
Good health and physical and mental capability to perform assigned tasks.
Working knowledge of personal computing and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
Work with the team to implement each patient’s nursing care plan.
Practice Universal Precautions to support patient and staff sanitation and safety.
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 RN.
Prepare patients’ medications for short-term absences from the community when appropriate and permitted by state regulations.
Teach and counsel patients and their families or significant others about nursing care needs and related problems at home.
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 assigned on-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Submit schedule changes daily to the Director of Clinical Services or Clinical Manager.
Participate in patient care conferences to discuss involvement of other health team members, such as physical therapists or speech-language pathologists.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Assist the physician and RN with specialized procedures.
Prepare equipment and materials for treatments.
Use aseptic technique as required.
Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.