LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)- Home Health

The Pennant Group; Mount Pleasant (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Home Health in Mount Pleasant, WI. This full-time role provides direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the plan of care and coordinating with the care team.

You will document accurately, assist with assessments, participate in care coordination with RNs and physicians, and support holiday rotation and on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a practical nursing program or be licensed in the state where the agency is located.
• Have three years nursing experience preferred.
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the 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 services, appropriately reporting needs for other disciplines to the Registered Nurse, Clinical Services Manager and/or Director of Clinical Services.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; collaborates with the RN Case Manager for orders as required.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
• Prepares clinical notes and ensures documentation is completed on a timely basis.
• Participates in holiday rotation and on-call duties as required by the agency.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Driving

Education

LPN license

Practical nursing program completed

Three years nursing experience preferred

Job description

## LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)- Home HealthApplylocations: Mount Pleasant, Wisconsintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR63661**JOB SUMMARY**The Licensed Practical 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 services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the Registered Nurse, Clinical Services Manager and/or Director of Clinical Services.Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; along with collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Manager obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.Participates in personal and professional growth and development.Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.Prepares clinical notes and ensures documentation is completed on a timely basis.Participates in holiday rotation and on-call duties as required by the agency.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 nursing program or be licensed in the state where the agency is located.Have three years nursing experience preferred. Home Health and/or hospice experience preferred.Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical 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.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.We are proud to offer a wide range of comprehensive services to meet the needs of our adult patients. Our team of professional caregivers specialize in providing personalized medical care and rehabilitative therapy.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.