LPN - Home Health (PT)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist in collecting patient information, planning, and implementing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN will perform only those procedures within their scope and hospital policy, contributing to a high standard of patient care.

Responsibilities include data collection, care documentation, medication administration, discharge planning, and collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator and Charge RN to

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• 1+ years’ LPN experience preferred.
• Virginia LPN license required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review patient data with supervising RN.
• Document care and patient/family teaching.
• Administer medications within LPN scope per policy.
• Assist with discharge planning and care coordination.
• Communicate unit needs to Clinical Coordinator and Charge RN.
• Maintain infection control standards and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Record documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN program

LPN license

Job description

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists in collecting patient information, planning, and implementing patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The position is accountable for all delegated patient care based on established standards of nursing practice and hospital policies and procedures. The LPN only performs those procedures and processes that are within the scope of practice for an LPN.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect/gather available patient data; review collected data with supervising RN
• Routinely utilize the standard of care as the basis for nursing care and documentation
• Document individual patient/family teaching
• Implement plan for discharge upon admission and throughout the hospitalization
• Consult with and keep Clinical Coordinator and Charge RN informed of unit activities, needs, and problems
• Organize and prioritize work based on staff needs, patients' needs, available resources, and unit requirements
• Actions demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills in all situations
• Demonstrate efficiency in prioritizing patient needs
• Safely administer medication in keeping with LPN scope and organizational and unit policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate consistent ability/competence in patient care areas
• Actively solicit feedback from patients and visitors
• Recognize limitations and seek the appropriate assistance when needed; function within the scope and practice of an LPN
• Demonstrate ability to respond to emergency situations
• Accurately document patient care per hospital policy
• Provide a safe environment for patients and visitors
• Contribute to reduction of infections and adhere to infection control guidelines
• Foster spirit of teamwork within assigned area
• Participate in quality improvement activities within the unit

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program

Preferred Education: Not applicable

Experience: One (1) or more years’ previous LPN experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must be licensed to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.