Licensed Practical Nurse (NE)

Pasco Southwest Home Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco Southwest Home Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a home health setting. You will follow the plan of care, administer treatments, and collaborate with the care team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include implementing the care plan, documenting accurately, and coordinating with RNs and physicians. Must maintain CPR certification and a valid LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a practical nursing program or be licensed as an LPN/LVN.
• Has current LPN/LVN license in the state.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Implement plan of care initiated by RN.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation per the plan of care.
• Collect assessment data and report to RN and physicians.
• Coordinate home health services with other disciplines as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

CPR certified

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Completed practical nursing program

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Collects assessment data and performs observation to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s).
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program or be licensed in the state where the LPN is located.
• Has three years nursing experience preferred. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Salary - Per Visit $ 31.00 - $ 41.00

Base: $28.00 - 31.00

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.