Lvn Jobs in Harlingen, NJ

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a certified nursing assistant in the state of North Carolina.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Six (6) months of experience in healthcare or completion of the Office's preceptor program.
• A school of nursing student in the last year of a program or has documentation from the school of successful demonstration of personal care and home health aide skills or graduate RN or LPN/LVN with proof of graduation; OR Successfully completed a specific aide training and competency evaluation program as required by State and federal regulations (42 CFR §484.80); or an aide competency evaluation program as required by State and federal regulations (42 CFR §484.80); or a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program approved by State and meets the requirements of the federal regulations (§483.151 through §483.154) and is currently listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or the requirements of a state licensure program that meets training and competency evaluation provisions per State and the federal regulations (42 CFR §484.80).
• Has not had a lapse in work for compensation for the period of 24 consecutive months as a home health aide or nurse aide. If there has been a 24-month lapse, must successfully complete another program before providing services.
• Two (2) positive references.
• Evidence of passing a home health aide written knowledge exam.
• Pass state-required criminal and abuse background checks where required.
• Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical.
• Able to effectively communicate, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, patient representatives, patient’s caregivers and family, and agency staff.
• Able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks or functions.
• Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable.
• Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport patient.

Responsibilities

• Read and record temperature, pulse, and respirations.
• Assist, perform, and train patients and families in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, nail and skin care, oral hygiene, toileting, elimination, and ensuring adequate nutritional intake.
• Promote a safe environment by maintaining unobstructed pathways while providing care.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and range of motion exercises.
• Assist with incidental/instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) including shopping, meal preparation, socialization activities, homemaking, and maintaining a clean and safe home environment.
• Assist with medication reminders.
• Assist in administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
• Utilize infection prevention and control measures, including universal precautions, hand washing, and personal protective equipment.
• Follow assignment sheets/service plans, performing only assigned tasks.
• Recognize, report, and document changes in patient condition and safety to the supervisor.
• Document observations, activities, and services provided accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Organize self to effectively carry out visits, shifts, and tasks.
• Complete mandatory Interim HealthCare in-services and provide requested documents to maintain an up-to-date employee file.
• Participate in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program as requested.
• Participate in the Office’s Emergency Preparedness Program as requested.
• Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.
• Honor patient rights.
• Access personal health information (PHI) necessary to fulfill job duties and responsibilities.