LPN - Pediatric Home Health
About The Position
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This position offers one-on-one patient care in the Fargo-Moorhead area, focusing on person-centered care for pediatric clients in their homes. Home care nurses enjoy the unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships and deliver focused care tailored to a single client’s needs. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient/resident care for stable and predictable patients/residents of all ages in the home care setting. The role requires demonstrating knowledge of nursing principles, performing assessments, interpreting patient data, and providing age-specific care. LPNs must demonstrate competency within the full scope of nursing expertise, utilize appropriate age and population specific standards, and ensure the health, comfort, and safety of patients/residents. Key knowledge areas include nursing principles, medications and their effects, patient/resident education for self-care programs, and common safety hazards specific to the home setting.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications
- If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing
- Knowledge of nursing principles for the patient/resident in the relevant setting
- Ability to perform testing to assess data reflective of the patient's/resident's status and to interpret appropriately the information needed to identify each patient's/resident's requirements relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed
- Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients/residents
- Knowledge of patient/resident education principles to develop a self-care program
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe environment, specific to the home setting
- Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medications as directed
- Skill in documenting and maintaining records
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients/residents, health care providers, and the public
- Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and follow guidelines and procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Depending on location, a valid drivers license may be required
Nice To Haves
- One year of professional nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Administering medical treatments as ordered by the physician
- Providing vent cares
- Performing suctioning
- Providing G-Tube cares
- Assisting with exercise programs
- Providing personal cares
- Administering physician-ordered treatments and medications
- Providing respiratory support, including ventilator care and suctioning
- Performing G-tube feeding and care
- Assisting with personal care and daily living activities
- Supporting individualized therapy and exercise programs
- Taking clients to school - Daytime hours, Monday through Friday
- Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient/resident care for stable and predictable patients/residents of all ages in the home care setting
- Perform testing to assess data reflective of the patient's/resident's status and to interpret appropriately the information needed to identify each patient's/resident's requirements relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed
- Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in the home care setting
- Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients/residents
- Counsels patients/residents and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans
Benefits
- Sign on BONUS for eligible applicants!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
