Private Duty Nurse (PDN)-LPN

Avid Health at Home•Hickory, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Private Duty Nurse (PDN)-LPN is a member of the client care team and provides skilled nursing services directly to clients in their personal residences, or through placement services. The role evaluates and treats clients according to their needs under the supervision of an RN or Clinical Manager, and reports to the Clinical Manager. This is an in-person position requiring travel for business purposes. The posting lists part-time work on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as PRN work; it also defines full-time work as at least 30 hours per week from Saturday through Friday. The nurse supports continuity of care and clients’ emotional and psychosocial needs; monitors and reports changes in client condition; maintains timely and accurate clinical and shift documentation; communicates with clients, families, health plan providers, and agency staff; and promotes client safety, satisfaction, and compliance with care plans. The role also requires following agency policies, infection-control and safety procedures, confidentiality requirements, and HIPAA regulations, while maintaining nursing skills through staff development and in-service education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current, unencumbered LPN license issued by the applicable state agency, or an Advanced Practice Nurse license; must be in good standing in the applicable state of practice.
Maintain all state and federal compliance requirements for licensure and employment.
Minimum of one year of home-care experience.
A valid driver’s license issued by the state of employment and a satisfactory driving record; travel is required for business purposes.
Customer-service orientation and readiness to liaise with patients, families, and other care providers.
Ability to use computerized systems.
Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk on variable surfaces, including occasional climbing of ramps or stairs or use of foot controls.
Ability to use hands for tasks including hand controls, gripping, and handling objects; sometimes reach beyond the body’s midline or overhead or at chest level.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Use universal safety precautions when performing assigned tasks.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry at least 25 pounds.
Ability to stoop and bend for up to 2.5 hours per 8-hour shift.

Nice To Haves

One additional year of nursing experience, preferably in a hospital, for conducting applicable training classes.
Understanding of the geographical and cultural requirements of the branch office.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat clients with an appropriate level of nursing skill according to their needs under the supervision of an RN or Clinical Manager.
Help provide continuity of care and address the emotional and psychosocial needs of clients and families.
Demonstrate clients’ rights and responsibilities verbally and make decisions based on sound nursing judgment.
Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Ensure proper management of client services and demonstrate competent use of equipment.
Communicate client-care information in accordance with agency policies.
Observe clients’ physical, emotional, and mental status and immediately report changes in condition, family situations, incidents, and occurrences to the agency RN/Clinical Manager or Customer Care Coordinator.
Document communications with clients, families, and health plan providers in a timely manner to support continuity of care.
Build relationships with clients to encourage compliance with care plans and promote client safety.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical and shift-work documentation in agency systems.
Manage client and contract satisfaction through high standards of customer service, communication, and documentation.
Follow infection-control policies, the exposure-control plan, HIPAA requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
Monitor and maintain clinical reports, including infection and occurrence/complaint reports.
Promote safety and injury prevention in client and workplace settings.
Maintain and improve skills through staff development programs and required in-service education.
Participate in community outreach activities that support the agency’s goals and objectives.
Maintain confidentiality and interact with clients, families, employees, physicians, visitors, and community members in an informative, courteous, and compassionate manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive experience-based pay.
Weekly pay, with daily pay accessible through TapCheck.
Flexible schedules.
Shift differential.
Paid time off for part-time and full-time employees.
Holiday pay.
Employee referral bonus.
401(k) with company match.
Paid online learning and in-person training.
For eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours: medical insurance with company contribution, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.