FT Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN | Bluebird Home Health

Bluebird Home Health; Meridian (ID); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Pennant Group, Inc. seeks an Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in home health settings under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include following the plan of care, administering treatments, and collaborating with the health care team to support positive patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program, hold an active LPN/LVN license in the state, have CPR certification, and strong communication and

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program.
• Current LPN/LVN license in the state.
• CPR certification required.
• 3 years nursing experience preferred; home health or medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills.
• Licensed driver with reliable vehicle.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Implement the plan of care and document accurately.
• Educate patients and families on self-care and diagnosis.
• Coordinate home health services and report needs to RN/Clinical Supervisor.
• Maintain aseptic technique with equipment and supplies.
• Participate in professional growth and perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Organization

Driver with vehicle

Ausbildung

LPN/LVN program graduate

Jobbeschreibung

Home Health License Practical NurseThe Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.Essential Job Functions/ResponsibilitiesProvides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.Participates in personal and professional growth and development.Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.Position QualificationsGraduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.Three (3) years nursing experience preferred. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.