Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

UNC REX Healthcare; Flat Rock (NC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for home care services. This role involves administering skilled nursing care, collaborating with a healthcare team, and maintaining compliance with care standards. The successful candidate will have a strong background in patient care, the ability to travel, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Ability to travel within a 50-mile radius.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintains patient medical records and documents care activities.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Data Collection

Team Collaboration

Education

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in North Carolina

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
This position administers skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence, as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with the established plan of care. Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team as well as the patient/family. Delivers care in compliance with State, Federal and Medicare standards and Pardee policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direct supervision of the RN. Collaborates with supervising RN on the execution of the patient’s plan of care. Assists physicians, RNs and health care team members with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families care to achieve desired outcomes. Administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments in accordance with practical nursing standards as allowed in the NC State Board of Nursing Regulations. Implements components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes.
• Assists with the discharge planning and carrying out the patient’s teaching plan under the direction of the RN.
• Collaborates with the RN and healthcare team to advocate for the patient and supports the patient’s psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs. Provides compassionate basic nursing care and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes and physician orders. Documents all patient activities in accordance with documentation standards.
• Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner.

Other information:

Qualifications

Required
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of North Carolina.
• Must have current driver's license and vehicle insurance in state of employment, and the ability to travel within a 50 mile radius on a daily basis.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Proficient verbal and written communications skills
• Possess the ability to transfer, maneuver and lift incapacitated clients in the home setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Home Care Support Service

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEPAV

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No