Licensed Practical Nurse

DeKalb Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

DeKalb Health is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to administer skilled nursing care to patients in their homes on an intermittent basis. The nurse works under physician orders and plan of care, under supervision of RNs, following agency policies.

The role requires MI LPN licensure, at least 1 year of nursing experience preferred, and the ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Travel to patient homes is required as part of this position.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse program graduate and MI license.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience preferred.
• Acceptance of agency philosophy and goals.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.
• Provides nursing services and treatments as assigned.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports changes to physician/RN.
• Educates patient and family on care needs.
• Evaluates nursing service effectiveness with RN guidance.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Participates in medical record audits as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings and conferences.
• Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
• Reports schedule changes to management daily.
• Collaborates with other health team members for patient care.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Assists physician and RN in specialized procedures.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
• Maintains aseptic technique as required.
• Assists patient in learning self-care techniques.

Skills

Initiative

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (MI)

Job description

• Location 7125 Orchard Lake Rd,Suite 222,West Bloomfield, MI, 48322,United States
• Job Category Health Care, Resident Care
• Employee Type Part Time

A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on anintermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physicianorders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services arefurnished in accordance with Agency policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed
in the state(s) in which practicing.
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

2. Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.

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

4. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.

5. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments,
including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.

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

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

8. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.

9. Participates in medical record audit as assigned.

10. Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and inservices as scheduled.

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

12. Is responsible for:

• Submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager on adaily basis.
• Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members

of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist.
13. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
14. Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
15. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
16. Observes aseptic technique as required.
17. Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. JOB

RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/ Clinical Manager/RNs

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.