LPN Homecare
Unclassified - Mooresville, NC
posted 4 months ago
About the position
Licensed Practical Nurse Overview: Become a nurse and advocate for an elderly couple by joining the leader in the home health care industry. Each independently owned BrightStar location makes more possible for the community and clients it serves. If providing compassionate, high-quality care as a Licensed Practical Nurse is your passion, BrightStar has an opportunity for you. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs nursing care and assists with planning and implementing care for the comfort and well-being of the patient/resident. LPNs scope of practice is dependent and directed, requiring assignment or delegation by and performance under the supervision, orders, or directions of a Registered Nurse (RN), physician, dentist, or other licensed independent practitioner. The LPN participates in the assessment of patients/residents, supports ongoing data collection and determines who to inform of the information and when to inform them. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment, performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner, and assures patient's/resident's safety. Provides care in a holistic approach. Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the ages, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients/residents served. LPNs will enjoy the following benefits: Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit, Medical Benefits if qualify, Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Essential Functions: Perform care as defined by client's individual Plan of Care developed by supervising Registered Nurse and within scope of state's nurse practice act. Monitor patient's condition and notify appropriate personnel of any changes and report to supervising Registered Nurse. Provide those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws. Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Cases will vary on students' needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform care as defined by client's individual Plan of Care developed by supervising Registered Nurse and within scope of state's nurse practice act.
- Monitor patient's condition and notify appropriate personnel of any changes and report to supervising Registered Nurse.
- Provide those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill.
- Assure proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Counsel the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted LPN license in NC or compact state.
- 1 year experience in nursing.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the US.
- Reliable car.
- Clean background and criminal record.
Nice-to-haves
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Referral program
