Licensed Practical Nurse

addus; Saraland (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Company matched 401K

Daily Pay

Retirement Planning

Employee discounts

Job summary

Addus is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform nursing duties for home health patients under RN supervision, following the plan created by a physician and RN. The role involves direct patient care in clients' homes with Saturday and Sunday shifts, 13 hours per day, day and evening.

Ideal candidates will be LPN/LVN licensed in the practicing state, with strong documentation, communication skills, and reliable transportation to service in Saraland, AL.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse in the state of practice.
• Two years of clinical LPN/LVN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing procedures within LPN/LVN scope (e.g., tracheostomy care, colostomy care, enemas, catheterizations, dressing changes, phlebotomy).
• Provide patient and family teaching per RN plan.
• Monitor vital signs and document observations.
• Monitor intake/output and report changes promptly.
• Observe and record physical/mental condition and report changes.
• Administer medications as instructed and document in patient file.
• Coordinate patient care with patient, family, and health care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Documentation

Transportation

Education

LPN/LVN license

Graduate from accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Position Summary

The Licensed practical nurse performs assessments and simple medical nursing procedures in client's homes, under the guidance of the RN Supervisor, and is specifically responsible for implementation of nursing care based upon the plan developed by a Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with physician's orders.

Location: Saraland AL

Work Schedule: Saturday and Sunday | Day and Evening shift 13 hours per day

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive and Negotiable Pay
• Company Matched 401K
• Daily Pay
• Retirement Planning
• Employee discounts

Essential Duties

• Perform selected nursing procedures, commensurate with experience and education within the scope of LPN/LVN practice including but not limited to: tracheostomy care, colostomy care, enemas, douches, catheterizations, dressing changes, and phlebotomies.
• Provide patient and family teaching according to plan outlined by the RN.
• Monitor patient's vital signs and make specific measurements and observations.
• Monitor and record intake and output. Report significant changes immediately.
• Observe, assess and record patient's physical and mental condition and reports any changes.
• Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and instructed by the RN. Document the patient's file accordingly.
• Work with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements & Competencies

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
• Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse in the state of practice
• At least two (2) year clinical practical nursing experience preferred
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation

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