Pediatric Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
Golden Care of Northeast PA•Plymouth, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) to care for individuals. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. Nursing professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing different basic care needs to those who require it, while remaining patient, calm, and kind. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.
Requirements
- Proven experience as LPN, RN or similar role
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Solid knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Perfect physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of nursing license program is a must
- Active nursing license in good standing in Pennsylvania.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Strong nursing, observation, communication, and supervision skills.
- Knowledge of home health care and government regulations.
- Good physical and mental health.
- Caring attitude, empathy, tact, and patience.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of professional nursing experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications, etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ill patients in daily basic activities such as eating, bathing, etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, etc., clean and dress wounds and help with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to give advice, comfort and release instructions
- Deliver professional nursing care to assigned patients.
- Assess patient’s physical and emotional status, competency, home environment, safety factors, and family support.
- Provide information on patient rights, reimbursement procedures, and patient/family rights.
- Evaluate patient status, review and implement care plans, and communicate with attending physicians and clinical management.
- Perform nursing procedures and techniques as ordered by the physician, including administering medications and intravenous solutions.
- Supervise Home Health Aides as needed.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and support their efforts towards self-sufficiency and independence.
- Maintain patient clinical records and reports.
- Ensure quality care is provided by Home Health Aides.
- Participate in on-call rotation as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Oversee patient care, including direction, coordination, and evaluation of care and staff.
- Selection and training of employees, work planning, performance appraisal, and addressing complaints.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
