Home Care Part-Time LPN Winston Salem, NC

Cascades Verdae; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking a dedicated part-time LPN to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing essential nursing care, administering medications, and supporting residents with daily activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and technical skills, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with health standards. With a flexible schedule of two to three shifts per week, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of residents while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about nursing and looking for a rewarding part-time role, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on resident care and timely administration of medications.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living and documentation.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Communication

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Professionalism

Ethics

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid

Four-Year College Degree (Desired)

Tools

Electronic Records Software

Job description

Home Care Part-Time LPN Winston Salem, NC

Job Category: Home Care/Home Health

Requisition Number: LICEN001331

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• Posted: October 7, 2024
• Full-Time

Locations

Winston Salem, NC 27103, USA

Description

Live Long Well Care is seeking an experienced Home Care LPN to work two to three shifts per week. Hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Office is conveniently located just off of I-40 and Stratford Road. This position is responsible for providing some direct care and compliance support for nursing as well as possibly assisting with some outreach directly to prospects, hospitals, physician offices, rehab clinics, and senior organizations. This position reports to the CSM (Client Services Manager).

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides hands-on resident care, proper and timely administration of medications and treatments, accurate verbal and written reports, and rapid response to any/all emergency situations. Level I – Basic competencies and knowledge of nursing: Client Examination and Assessments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs professional and restorative nursing services including, but not limited to, resident assessments, recording of vital signs, administering medications and treatments. Keeps timely documentation of written reports and verbal reports ensuring that quality care is provided. Interacts with the resident’s physician, pharmacist, and medical personnel as needed. Following the guidelines as outlined in the Resident Care Plan; assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility. Assists with in-service and on-the-job training and mentoring of Team Members. Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled. Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Technical Skills – Must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned indicating a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.
Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of work and to provide the supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to the supervisor on an ongoing basis.
Flexibility – The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, listens to others without interrupting, keeps emotions under control, remains open to ideas, and tries new things.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.
Professionalism – Ensures service is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently. The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL: No regular travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing.
Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
High school diploma or GED.
Four-year college or university degree desired.
1-2 years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.