FT Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN | Bluebird Home Health

Bluebird Home Health; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. seeks a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in patients’ homes across our service areas.

Responsibilities include implementing the plan of care, accurate timely documentation, and educating patients and families on self-care. You will coordinate with HHA, OT, PT, MSW and other disciplines, prepare equipment, maintain aseptic technique, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Driver license

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program

Job description

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides 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.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate 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. Bluebird Health is a home health care company based in Meridian, Idaho, providing services to the Treasure Valley area and Southern Idaho. The philosophy of “joy through service” guides our work at Bluebird Health. We provide compassionate, kind, care that brings joy to both patients and their families. Bluebird Health offers a unique service to the healthcare industry, providing home-based care of an unparalleled quality.