LPN

Accord Services; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Hourly premiums for bilingual caregivers

Weekly paychecks

Sign-on bonuses

Health insurance

Long-term client relationships

Job summary

A leading home health care provider is seeking LPNs in the Opelika area to deliver quality personal and medical care. The role involves following individualized Plans of Care and ensuring prompt communication regarding client health and schedules. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and possess a valid driver’s license if required. The position offers competitive pay, hourly premiums for bilingual caregivers, and the chance to build long-term relationships with clients. Join us to make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• LPN requirements include valid driver's license if assigned to a case with driving privileges.
• Current TB skin test or Chest X-ray is required.
• Previous experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Certificate from accredited nursing program.
• Valid driver’s license required if assigned to driving cases.
• Previous experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and personal care for clients as per individualized Plan of Care.
• Communicate changes in client medical status to Nurse Supervisor.
• Drive/escort clients to appointments as needed.
• Communicate schedule changes to Staffing Coordinators.
• Transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Call in to Staffing Coordinator to confirm weekly schedules.
• Complete required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Dependability

Service orientation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Certificate from accredited nursing program

CPR certification

Certificate from accredited nursing program

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Accord Services, a leader in private duty home health services, is now hiring LPNs in the Opelika area to care for our treasured clients. If you are a compassionate, dependable, service oriented caregiver, we strongly encourage you to apply for an opening with us today to learn more about how Accord Services can help you realize your professional and personal goals. Just a few of the perks we offer include:

• competitive pay rates
• hourly premiums for bilingual caregivers
• weekly paychecks
• sign-on bonuses (for qualified caregivers)
• health insurance (eligibility requirements apply)
• opportunity to work long term with the same client(s)

Job Description

To provide the highest quality of care to Accord Services clients utilizing the Plan of Care provided to ensure client’s needs are met in relation to safety, well-being and satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide medical and personal care for the client based on individualized Plan of Care prepared by Nurse Supervisor available in the client’s home resulting in satisfaction for all parties involved
• Orient new caregivers to cases and clients’ plan of care resulting in clients’ clinical needs being met
• Provide prompt communication of changes in client medical status/emergencies to Nurse Supervisor resulting in effective management of cases
• Provide prompt communication of changes in clients/caregivers schedules (i.e. tardiness, vacation, requested time-off, change of status, reduction in hours, etc.) to Staffing Coordinators resulting in effective management of cases
• To drive/escort client to and from appointments/activities as requested, utilizing client vehicle, resulting in a safe and timely transport
• Call in to Staffing Coordinator to confirm weekly schedules resulting in required coverage being met
• Provide accurate and timely required documentation (i.e. declining to participate in all parts of Plan of Care) ensuring effective management of cases and DHR compliance
• Other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications

LPN requirements:

• High school diploma/GED
• CPR certification
• Current TB skin test or Chest X-ray
• Certificate from accredited nursing program
• Valid driver’s license (if assigned to a case with driving privileges)
• Previous experience is preferred, but not required

Additional Information

Accord Services is growing, and we’re always interested in speaking to talented, driven, compassionate individuals that would like to join our family and make a difference in their community. So if you don’t see a listing in or near your hometown, don’t worry! We still want to talk to you! We might be expanding into your city very soon, and invite you to stay connected with us!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.