Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health LPN (19139)

Affinity HealthCare Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity HealthCare Solutions is looking for compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses in Philadelphia to care for patients. The role requires proven experience as an LPN and successful completion of an LPN license program. Responsibilities include recording medical histories, taking vital signs, observing patients, and administering medications. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under stress are essential. Join a multidisciplinary care team to provide emotional and psychological support to patients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent knowledge of hospital terminology.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient's medical history accurately.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Observe patients to identify progress.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Communicate with patients' family for advice and comfort.

Skills

Proven experience as an LPN

Ability to undertake diverse care tasks

Familiarity with home health standards

Understanding of confidentiality obligations

Excellent knowledge of medical terminology

Good knowledge of technology for charting

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and able to handle stress

Education

Successful completion of LPN license program

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