Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN

Home Recovery-HomeAid, Inc; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home health care provider in Greenbelt, Maryland, is seeking a Home Health LPN to deliver practical nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. In this role, you will accept client assignments, provide nursing care, and ensure the adherence to care plans. Candidates must have a Virginia LPN license, at least one year of nursing experience, and current CPR certification. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills along with the ability to manage changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Virginia.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience required.
• Current CPR certification is mandatory.
• Excellent skills in communication, organization, and human relations are crucial.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision is important.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Capability of employing critical thinking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Accepts assignments of clients from the R.N. Case Manager.
• Provides nursing care utilizing assessments and care plans.
• Performs treatments ordered by the physician.
• Observes and reports changes in clients' conditions.
• Promotes client and caregiver independence in self-care.
• Utilizes electronic documentation for client care.
• Follows safety guidelines and agency policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Human relations skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license in Virginia

Minimum of one year of nursing experience

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Home Health LPN to provide practical nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Accepts assignments of clients from the R.N. Case Manager
• Provides nursing care through the utilization of the home assessment, nursing diagnoses, and physician-approved care plans
• Performs treatment(s) ordered by the physician and delegated by the R.N. Case Manager.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports them to the R.N. Case Manager.
• Notes changes in physical or emotional status of clients.
• Promotes client and caregiver independence in self-care
• Utilizes electronic documentation of client care; complies with Agency policies regarding timeliness in submission of documentation and synchronization of data
• Follows Agency policies regarding universal precautions, and safety guidelines
• Fulfills other assignments as requested by the R.N. Case Manager, VP of Clinical Services, or Director of Professional Services.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Holds a current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Virginia
• Has a minimum of one year of nursing experience
• Has current CPR certification
• Has excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills
• Is able to function with minimal supervision
• Is able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities
• Is able to employ critical thinking skills

Home Recovery Home Aid is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.