LPV/LVN for Part Time 1st shift in Vandergrift

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated LPN/RN for part-time shifts in Vandergrift. This role involves delivering effective patient care under the guidance of a registered nurse, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a valid LPN license, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing patient needs. Join a compassionate team committed to enhancing patient well-being in diverse settings, including homes and schools. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited vocational school for LPN/LVN and licensed in the state.
• Prefer at least 1200 hours of recent LPN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under RN supervision and report changes in condition.
• Complete clinical notes and assist in specialized procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

CPR

Communication Skills

Technical Instruction Interpretation

Multi-tasking

Education

Vocational School Graduate (LPN/LVN)

Job description

LPN/RN for Part Time, 1st shift in Vandergrift

Schedule: Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm, Additional evening and weekend hours available.

General Purpose: Provides effective and efficient patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the patient’s plan of care, applicable law and regulation, accepted standards of nursing practice, payor requirements and Interim HealthCare policies and procedures.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited vocational school for LPN/LVN and licensed to practice in the state in which employed. License is active and in good standing.
• Prefer at least 1200 hours of experience as an LPN within the last 12 months or participates in an office preceptor program.

Essential Functions:

• Recognize and report changes in the patient’s condition to the RN supervisor.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical notes including addressing patient’s progress.
• Assist the RN or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties.
• Assist the RN in carrying out the patient plan of care.
• Assist the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Able to perform CPR.
• Follows accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Able to travel within geographic area serviced by office from assignment to assignment.
• Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.
• May have access to protected health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
• Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient.
• Able to visually and auditorially observe the patient.
• Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient and scheduling needs.
• Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable.
• Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport patient.
• Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical.
• Able to effectively communicate, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to clients, client’s caregivers and family, and agency staff.
• Two (2) positive references.
• Meets applicable state and federal health screening requirements.
• Pass federal and state required criminal and abuse background checks where required.
• Verification of employment eligibility (I-9) in accordance with local, state, and federal law and regulations.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

• Work is normally performed in patient’s home, schools, or occupational settings.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
• Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely and assist patients with standing, walking and transferring.
• Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers or palm, e.g., manipulate pen, syringes, vials, knobs or objects.
• Medium physical activity that may require occasional lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required.