LPN Pediatrics - Lawton, OK

Southwestern Home Health • Lawton, OK

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About The Position

The Private Duty Pediatric LPN at Southwestern Home Health is responsible for providing skilled in-home care to pediatric patients. This role involves one-on-one patient interactions, assisting with specialized procedures, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in accordance with agency policies. The position offers flexible scheduling options and the opportunity to work closely with patients and their families.

Requirements

• Current LPN or RN license through the board of nursing in the state of practice.
• Positive attitude and good organizational skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and is in good working order.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year pediatric nursing experience.
• Community/home health or medical/surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe home health services to patients/clients and families/caregivers.
• Implement plan of care initiated by the RN Clinical Supervisor in collaboration with the physician.
• Assist the registered nurse or physician in carrying out the plan of care.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient/client care documentation consistent with the plan of care, and submit accurate documentation.
• Assess and provide patient/client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care as established by the registered nurse.
• Document communication and condition of the patient and address problems identified in the ongoing assessment or provide documentation of rationale for not doing so.
• Assist the patient/client and family/caregiver in learning home nursing procedures, self-care techniques, and other care needs as appropriate to the patient's/client's condition.
• Administer medication, diet, and other instructions as directed by the registered nurse and ordered by the physician.
• Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participate in personal professional growth and development and keep current in nursing trends and knowledge.
• Participate in in-service programs and quality improvement program of the agency.
• Participate in public relations and community activities that promote the agency's role as an effective member of the health care delivery system.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance including life.
• Paid time off.
• Generous 401k match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree