Experienced LPN - Home Health, Geriatric Care

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St.-Bernards-Healthcare seeks a licensed practical nurse for Home Health, providing skilled care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes geriatric patient care and involves routine nursing tasks within a hospital-style environment.

Candidates should have hospital experience and solid assessment skills to address age-specific needs. The position requires 18+ years and is safety-sensitive, with exposure to variable temperatures and environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Two years nursing experience, with at least one year in a hospital medical-surgical setting.
• Ability to care for geriatric patients and communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Ability to assess patient data and identify age-specific needs across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Performs selected nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Dressing changes.
• Urinary catheter insertions.
• Venipunctures for laboratory specimens.
• Injections by IM or SQ, as permitted by policy.
• IV antibiotic therapy and IV hydration.
• De-access central lines and central line maintenance.
• PEG and NG tube management as required.

Skills

Geriatric care

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of a School of Practical Nursing

Completion of LPNII course

Job description

St.-Bernards-Healthcare seeks a licensed practical nurse for Home Health, providing skilled care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes geriatric patient care and involves routine nursing tasks within a hospital-style environment.

Candidates should have hospital experience and solid assessment skills to address age-specific needs. The position requires 18+ years and is safety-sensitive, with exposure to variable temperatures and environmental conditions.