Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Assured & Associates; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Assured & Associates in Columbia, South Carolina is hiring for a home health care position that encompasses continuous reporting of patient care and conditions to physicians, as well as the preparation of visit and shift reports.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and a current RN or LPN license in good standing. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with medications, and ensuring confidentiality in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in good standing in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Report patient care and condition to physician continuously.
• Prepare visit and shift reports and update patient records.
• Assist with prescribed medications for patients.
• Take vital signs as prescribed.
• Record and restock medication inventories.
• Maintain infection control practices.
• Report hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Inform supervisor of supply needs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Act professionally to all.
• Attend job as scheduled.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Assured and Associates, Home Health Care

This statement sets forth the basic tasks and duties of the job, however it is not intended to provide a detailed description of all functions that may be required to perform the job satisfactorily.

Job Responsibilities

• Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician on a continuous basis.
• Prepare visit/shift reports and updates/summarizes patient records
• Assist with prescribed medications for patients
• Take vital signs as prescribed.
• May record and restock medication inventories.
• Assure that established infection control practices are maintained.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor.
• Keep the supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients’ personal care information.
• To act at all times in a professional manner to visitors, staff and residents in the community.
• Attendance on the job as scheduled.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Holds a current license in good standing as a RN or LPN in the state of practice