Licensed Practical Nurse

Sweetwater Care; Walkerville (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Travel allowance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Butte, MT is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for home health visits. You will implement care plans, provide nursing services, teach families, and document patient progress under the supervision of RNs and the Home Health Director.

Requirements include graduation from state-approved practical nursing program and licensure, with at least 1 year of nursing experience preferred, and the ability to work independently while aligning with agency goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and licensed in the practicing state(s).
• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.
• Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic/preventive procedures as assigned.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to physician and RN reactions to treatments.
• Teaches and counsels patient and family regarding nursing care needs at home.
• Maintains accurate patient records and participates in medical record audits.
• Attends staff meetings and on-call duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

Independent judgment

Agency philosophy alignment

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

This position reports to the Home Health Director

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.

• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

• Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.

• Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.

• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.

• Observe signs and symptoms and report to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.

• Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.

• Evaluates with registered nurses the effectiveness of the LPN’s/LVN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.

• Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patients.

• Participates in medical record audit as assigned.

• Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-servicess as scheduled.

• Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

• Is responsible for:

  • Submitting any changes in schedule to the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager daily.

  • Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for the involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapists or speech-language pathologists

• Prepares clinical and progress notes.

• Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.

• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.

• Observe the aseptic technique as required.

• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Retirement plan.

• Travel allowance.

• Flexible schedule.

• Life insurance.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

• Weekends as needed

Work Location:

Butte, MT

GRANITE PEAK HOME HEALTH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.