LPN

Canyon Home Care & Hospice LLC•Roosevelt, UT

29d•Onsite

About The Position

A qualified Licensed Practical (Vocational) Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. Care is provided in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with Agency policies. The role works in patient homes and the Agency office and requires travel to and from patient homes. The position has high risk exposure.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of practical (vocational) nursing.
Currently licensed in the state or states where practicing.
Acceptance of the Agency’s philosophy and goals.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Demonstrates competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures before performing new skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Furnishes services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned in the plan of care and in accordance with Agency policies.
Prepares clinical and progress notes and maintains accurate, complete records of patient observations, treatments, and care.
Assists the physician, intermediate care provider, and RN with specialized procedures; prepares equipment and materials for treatments and observes aseptic technique.
Implements the nursing care plan as directed by the RN and initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the RN.
Assists patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Observes signs and symptoms and reports treatment reactions, including reactions to drugs, and changes in patients’ physical or emotional condition to the physician and RN.
Teaches and counsels patients and their families or significant others about home nursing care needs and related problems in accordance with the plan of care.
Evaluates the effectiveness of LPN/LVN nursing services with the RN and under the RN’s guidance.
Participates in medical record audits, peer reviews, quality management activities, staff meetings, patient care conferences, and scheduled in-services.
Takes on-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned in collaboration with the on-call RN.
Submits schedule changes to the Clinical Manager/RN daily and reports incomplete work assignments to the Clinical Manager/RN.
Participates in patient care conferences about the possible involvement of other health team members, such as physical therapists or speech-language pathologists.
Accepts, writes, and executes orders, which are cosigned by an RN.
Ensures the patient and family are involved in implementing the plan of care and assists with reviewing, evaluating, and updating it in collaboration with the RN.
Administers medications and treatments as ordered and provides relevant patient information to other agencies or individuals involved in the patient’s care as needed.
Maintains confidentiality and safeguards patient-related information; completes documentation and paperwork promptly under Agency policy.
Immediately reports patient incidents, variances, or complaints to the Clinical Manager/RN.
Demonstrates competent technical skills according to established procedures before performing new skills and accurately carries out assigned responsibilities in line with Agency standards.
Maintains acceptable attendance and Agency appearance standards, effective time management, a clean and neat work environment, sound judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making.
Maintains current CPR certification and performs other duties as assigned.