Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)/Registered Nurse(RN) - Weekday Days

MGA Homecare; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MGA Homecare is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) or registered nurse (RN) for weekday days to care for a pediatric patient with a trach. The role involves performing nursing duties under supervision and following the patient’s care plan.

Responsibilities include documenting care, reporting changes to clinical leadership, and coordinating with the agency to modify orders as needed. Training on trach care is provided; reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Active NC Nursing license.
• CPR certification per agency policy.
• Trach care training provided for pediatrics.
• Reliable transportation.
• Flexible, organized, and able to exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing as ordered on the plan of treatment and nursing care plan.
• Document care notes and nursing care plan in clinical records.
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to the Director/Clinical Manager.
• Request modifications or additions to orders based on patient status.
• Adhere to MGA policies, procedures and handbook; participate in required activities.

Skills

Nursing license

CPR certification

Trach care

Independent judgment

Education

LPN/LVN or RN license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)/Registered Nurse(RN) - Weekday DaysJob OverviewJob SummaryUnder limited supervision, the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, and any standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations that govern any facility the LPN/LVN is working at.MGA Homecare is hiring a nurse for an 8a-6p Monday - Friday with a trach peds patient. Trach training available!Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides skilled nursing as ordered on the plan of treatment and nursing care plan.New problems, changes, and/or resolution or problems are identified and followed through as follows: Documentation of same on clinical notes, supplemental physical orders and nursing care plan.Skilled observations and significant changes in patient status are communicated to the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Manager.Requests for modification of orders or additional orders are made based on the patient’s clinical status and skilled nursing judgment.Participation in Agency’s other mandated activities as requested by Agency Director such as In-Services.MGA policies, procedures and Handbook are adhered to.Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within designated time.RequirementsReliable transportation.Active NC Nursing license.Provide copy of current TB results or Chest x-ray.Provide copy of current CPR certification as per agency policy.Be flexible, organized and have the ability to exercise independent and sound judgment to perform the job duties/responsibilities.Additional Job Description Information#IND789-NCEEO Statement:MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.