Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health LPN (19104)

Affinity HealthCare Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity HealthCare Solutions is seeking reliable and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Philadelphia County, United States to provide essential patient care. Responsibilities include recording medical histories, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and offering emotional support. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, excellent communication skills, and successful completion of an LPN license program. Opportunities vary based on availability, and familiarity with Axxess and HHAexchange is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an LPN.
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
• Familiarity with home health, safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record measurements of vital signs.
• Monitor patients’ condition and compose patient charts.
• Administer prescribed medications and assist with basic medical care.

Skills

Proven experience as an LPN

Ability to undertake diverse care tasks

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and able to handle stress

Education

Successful completion of LPN license program

Tools

Axxess

HHAexchange

Job description

Affinity is looking for reliable, compassionate, professional Licensed Practical Nurses to care for our patients. The ideal LPN professional is first and foremost qualified and compassionate. We have a variety of opportunities available (e.g., Shift care, Visits, etc.) depending on your availability and preferences. We use Axxess and HHAexchange.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

• Proven experience as an LPN
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with home health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of technology for charting
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must