Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Ascend Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for home care in New Jersey. The LPN will communicate clearly, maintain patient confidentiality, and work collaboratively with the health care team to provide quality nursing care.

Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments under RN supervision, documenting care, and ensuring patient safety and comfort in the home setting. A NJ LPN license and at least 1 year of community health experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current LPN license within the State of New Jersey.
• 1 year of Community Health Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Communicate completely at all times and clarify understanding.
• Attend to patient needs with professionalism and compassion.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality of patients.
• Assist in assessment of patient needs and document nursing care under RN direction.
• Assist in treatments using aseptic techniques and prepare equipment.
• Record legible clinical and progress notes.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Patient education

Documentation

Aseptic technique

Nursing assessments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current NJ LPN license

1 year Community Health Nursing

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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