Licensed Practical Nurse

The Pennant Group; Richfield (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse within Zion's Way Home Health & Hospice in Utah.

This role implements the plan of care, documents care activities accurately, educates patients and families, and coordinates home health services with a multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes. Requirements include graduation from an accredited practical nurse program, 3 years nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience; community/home health or medical/surgical preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN 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 in good working order and insured.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Implement plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Educate patient and family/caregiver on self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Coordinate home health services, reporting identified needs to the registered nurse and Clinical Supervisor.
• Use and prepare equipment following aseptic technique.
• Engage in personal and professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Diploma from an accredited LPN/LVN program

Job description

Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Job Description Summary The Licensed Practical/Vocational 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/Responsibilities

• 1. Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• 2. Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• 3. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• 4. Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
• 7. Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• 8. 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 Qualifications

• 1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• 2. Has three (3) years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• 3. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• 4. Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• 5. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• 6. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• 7. 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.

Zion's Way Home Health & Hospice is committed to providing personalized life-changing service across Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Whether you are on the road to recovery and are benefiting from our home health services or enjoying time with loved ones as you near the end of life with the assistance of our hospice program, our mission remains the same. We believe that healthcare services must be customized to respect the personal circumstances and unique needs of our clients. Our passion is in serving our communities. Let our home health and hospice experts assist you in obtaining the information and resources you need to take care of your loved one. Our education team is available at no cost to help you on your journey and point you in the right direction.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.