Licensed Practical Nurse, Full-Time Days, 8a-4p, Somerset/Union , Atlantic Visiting Nurse

Atlantic Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient-focused care under supervision of an RN. You will deliver care per the plan, document and communicate findings, and contribute to safety and quality across the care team.

Responsibilities include collaboration with clinicians, caregiver education, timely documentation, and supporting agency processes. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe care according to plan of care and as delegated by the RN.
• Collaborates with health care team and reports findings to RN or designee.
• Assumes responsibility for self development and maintains competencies.
• Effective communication with clinical staff to facilitate care planning.
• Assists RN in patient/family communication and provides written teaching materials.
• Documents all communication timely with teams.
• Assists in growth of the agency and accepts other assignments as needed.
• Supports patient safety by reporting occurrences and teaching safety measures.
• Assists in development of agency processes and provides orientation to new employees.

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Reports to: Assistant Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Delivers safe care according to plan of care and as delegated by the RN
   • Meets agency productivity standards
   • Documents care within time frames
2. Collaborates with health care team
   • Reports all findings to RN or designee
   • Notifies MD of significant changes
   • Seeks supervision appropriately
3. Assumes responsibility for self development
   • Maintains competencies
   • Maintains knowledge of new techniques and standards of care
4. Effective communication with Clinical staff
   • Coordinators and Clinical Managers to facilitate care planning
5. Assists RN in patient/family communication
   • Provides written teaching material to support learning
   • Assists in evaluating patient response to education.
6. Documents all communication timely
   • Timely communication with teams
7. Assists in growth of the agency
   • Accepts other assignments as needed to support agency
8. Supports and encourages patient safety
   • Reports all occurrences
   • Instructs patient/family in safety measures
   • Follows infection control practices.
9. Assists in development of agency processes and procedures
   • Provides orientation to new employees
   • Cross trains to learn new skills
   • Accepts other assignments as requested

Use of personal vehicle is required for home visits. Driver's License verification required.