Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Ascend Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for home care. The LPN will be responsible for direct patient care, coordination with the nursing team, and ensuring patient safety in home environments.

Requirements include an active New Jersey LPN license and at least 1 year of community health nursing experience. The role emphasizes compassionate, confidential patient interactions and adherence to standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in New Jersey.
• 1 year of Community Health Nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate completely at all times; listens attentively and clarifies understanding.
• Attitude of pride and professionalism; is accountable for actions and environment.
• Respects privacy and confidentiality; sensitive to patient’s cultural and spiritual needs.
• Initiates action and obtain resolution; responds promptly and professionally.
• Nurtures patients by supporting all patients; educates others by sharing knowledge.
• Greets patients in a friendly manner; creates a positive first impression.

Skills

LPN license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity in Home Care!

Now Hiring -Licensed Practical Nurse -

TheLicensed Practical Nurseis responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Communicate completely at all times. Listens attentively and clarifies understanding. Explains what is happening.
2. Attitude of pride and professionalism. Is accountable for actions and environment. Looks for opportunities to improve performance.
3. Respects privacy and confidentiality. Is sensitive to patient's cultural and spiritual needs. Is considerate of others.
4. Initiates action and obtain resolution. Responds promptly, professionally and patiently. Works collaboratively.
5. Nurture by supporting all patients. Acts with courtesy, care, concern, and compassion. Educates others by sharing knowledge and expertise.
6. Greets patients in a friendly welcoming manner. Create a positive first impression. Smiles, projects a positive attitude.
7. Through the continuous improvement of standards of practice and by providing a safe and secure environment the patient will be assured a sense of safety and well being, free from risk and harm.
8. Attendance/Tardiness: Contributes to the effectiveness of the Agency by remaining within the acceptable standard of the Agency's Attendance/Tardiness Control Policy.
9. Is responsible for own actions and for seeking patient information necessary to function effectively in assigned health setting. Maintains personal competency.
10. Assists in assessment of patient needs, implements and documents nursing care under the direction of the RN.
11. Observes the patient's condition and reports changes of condition and the need for nursing measures beyond his/her knowledge.
12. Is an active member of the health care team assisting the Physician and/or RN in performing specialized procedures by preparing equipment and assisting in treatments while utilizing aseptic techniques.
13. Is capable of writing legible, accurate clinical and progress notes regarding the patient's care and condition.
14. Will assist the patient in personal care along with basic nursing care.
15. Assists the patient's family and other health care team members in providing continuity of care and meeting the emotional needs of the patient and immediate family.
16. Continually updates professional knowledge and skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
17. Performs all skills, treatments and procedures completely and within the regulations and licensing laws of the State Nurse Practice Acts, ACHC's policies and procedures and other applicable local/federal laws.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Professional Experience

• Current LPN license within the State of New Jersey
• 1 year of Community Health Nursing

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