Night Nurse, LPN/RN

Jobtailor; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to deliver patient care in home health settings. You will follow assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure high-quality nursing services.

Responsibilities include adhering to physician orders, documenting care plans, maintaining aseptic technique, and collaborating with the clinical team. Travel to private homes is required and professional appearance is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved program reflecting ability to perform the job as described
• Holds a valid/unencumbered nursing license to practice in the state of service
• Have professional experience as required per state regulations to perform the job as described
• Successful completion of competency testing with a score of 80% or greater
• Reliable transportation
• Provide copy of current TB results or Chest X-ray
• Provide copy of CPR certification per agency policy
• Be flexible, organized and exercise independent judgment
• Regularly sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, push/pull and reach as required by duties
• Ability to travel frequently for home health visits

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care to assigned patients using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Provide skilled nursing according to the plan of treatment and nursing care plan
• Perform skilled nursing visits in accordance with physician orders
• Identify and follow through on new problems, changes, and resolutions
• Notify the Director/Supervisor and physician of patient changes and obtain necessary intervention orders
• Document clinical notes, supplemental physician orders, and nursing care plans
• Observe aseptic technique as required
• Perform specific treatments and medication administration according to the care plan
• Function as a team member under the direction of the registered nurse
• Communicate skilled observations and significant patient-status changes to the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Manager
• Request modified or additional orders based on clinical status and nursing judgment
• Document physician collaboration in the medical record
• Utilize and document appropriate available services
• Participate in mandated agency activities such as in-services
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely
• Represent the company professionally and adhere to dress code
• Report on time and as scheduled
• Provide home health visits in private homes and travel frequently

Skills

Skilled Nursing

Patient Care Delivery

Clinical Documentation

CPR Certification

Valid Nursing License

Education

Registered Nursing Degree

State Nursing License

Tools

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Aseptic Technique

Nursing Care Plan Implementation

Clinical Note Documentation

Job description

• Deliver patient care to assigned patients using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation


• Provide skilled nursing according to the plan of treatment and nursing care plan


• Perform skilled nursing visits in accordance with physician orders


• Identify and follow through on new problems, changes, and resolutions


• Notify the Director/Supervisor and physician of patient changes and obtain necessary intervention orders


• Document clinical notes, supplemental physician orders, and nursing care plans


• Observe aseptic technique as required


• Perform specific treatments and medication administration according to the care plan


• Function as a team member under the direction of the registered nurse


• Communicate skilled observations and significant patient-status changes to the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Manager


• Request modified or additional orders based on clinical status and nursing judgment


• Document physician collaboration in the medical record


• Utilize and document appropriate available services


• Participate in mandated agency activities such as in-services


• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely


• Represent the company professionally and adhere to dress code


• Report on time and as scheduled


• Provide home health visits in private homes and travel frequently

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved certification/program/accredited school/undergraduate/graduate school or post graduate education to reflect ability to perform the job as described


• Holds a valid/unencumbered verification/license to practice the job as described in the state where services are provided


• Have professional experience as required per state regulations to perform the job as described


• Successful completion of assigned screening/competency testing with a proficiency score of 80% or greater


• Reliable transportation


• Provide copy of current TB results or Chest x-ray


• Provide copy of current CPR certification as per agency policy


• Be flexible, organized and have the ability to exercise independent and sound judgment to perform the job duties/responsibilities


• Ability to regularly sit, stand, stop, bend, kneel, walk, balance, crouch, crawl, push, pull and reach with hands and arms and other physical activities as deemed necessary by job duties


• Vision and hearing capabilities within normal limits, with or without aid


• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more if applicable


• Ability to perform the anticipated level of physical assist required to provide safe client care


• Ability to travel frequently to complete home health visits

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient care delivery, skilled nursing practices, and clinical documentation while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Capable of effective communication and collaboration within a healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Skilled Nursing


• Patient Care Delivery


• Clinical Documentation


• CPR Certification


• Valid Nursing License

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment


• Medication Administration


• Aseptic Technique


• Nursing Care Plan Implementation


• Clinical Note Documentation

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills


• Independent Judgment


• Communication Skills


• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPR Certification


• TB Test Results

Industry Keywords

• Home Health Care


• Clinical Services


• Patient Status Changes


• Physician Collaboration


• Healthcare Regulations