Compassionate LVN/LPN Nurse - Full-Time Home Health MS

AccentCare; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

AccentCare in Forest, MS is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will perform technical nursing functions, monitor patient progress, and document care while traveling to assigned locations.

The ideal candidate has an accredited LVN/LPN program diploma, current licensure in MS, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of LVN/LPN experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of operation.
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience.
• Must possess and maintain CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Promotes and maintains optimal client care under RN supervision.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patient data to the case manager and home health team.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law and reviews patients’ medications for interactions.
• Re-evaluates patient’s nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
• Counsels and educates patients and families on nursing needs and care plans.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and documents in a timely manner per policy.
• Documents on patient charts to reflect the nursing care provided.

Skills

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Travel to patient locations

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Graduate of accredited P/N program

Job description

AccentCare in Forest, MS is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will perform technical nursing functions, monitor patient progress, and document care while traveling to assigned locations.

The ideal candidate has an accredited LVN/LPN program diploma, current licensure in MS, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of LVN/LPN experience.