Licensed Practical Nurse RN

Assured and Associates; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Assured and Associates in Birmingham, Alabama, is looking for a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our home health care team. In this role, you will provide vital assistance with daily living tasks and ensure a safe environment for patients.

The ideal candidate should possess state licensure and a high school diploma, along with certifications in CPR and First Aid. Experience in healthcare is preferred. Join us to make a difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must be state licensed.
• Previous hospital or home health experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds and assist with daily living needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene and daily living assistance to clients.
• Document electronically intakes, outputs, and vitals.
• Administer medication and maintain a clean patient area.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to assist with medication

Knowledge of hygiene assistance

Wound care

Education

State licenses RN

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR FIRST/AID & AED certification

Job description

Assured and associates personal care of GA is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. We are recruiting compassionate dependable self-driven caregivers. Having great customer service skills and being a excellent team player. We are a home health provider and the clients care and skilled duties will be provided in the clients home.

Responsibilities

• Around the clock hand washing, Provide hygiene and daily living assistance. This includes assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting transferring with a gait belt, hoyer lift, sliding board etc. Assist and or set up patient with meals as needed. Ambulate, turn, and position patients as required. Light housekeeping, laundry, assist client to doctors' appointments
• Document electronically intakes and outputs of urine and specimens', glucose and vitals
• Home exercises, range of motion, ambulation
• Administer and or assist with Medication
• Maintain patients' area clean and safe from hazardous items. HIPPA is required
• Must report any changes to charge nurse.
• Wound care and other skilled nursing duties

Requirements

• State licenses RN
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• CPR FIRST/ AID & AED (American heart Association only)
• TB test result
• Previous hospital, home health and or skilled facility experience with acceptable references preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Possible prolonged periods of sitting standing and walking
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds and up