Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse

Addus HomeCare; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Negotiable Pay

Company Matched 401K

Daily Pay

Retirement Planning

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Axis, Alabama is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform home health assessments and nursing procedures under RN supervision, following physician orders. Location: Axis AL with a 3pm–11pm shift pattern (Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat).

You will provide direct patient care in clients' homes and document care delivery in the medical record. This role emphasizes patient and family teaching, accurate documentation, confidentiality, and coordination with the health care team to

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse in the state of practice.
• At least two (2) year clinical practical nursing experience.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely.
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform selected nursing procedures, commensurate with experience and education within the scope of LPN/LVN practice.
• Provide patient and family teaching according to plan outlined by the RN.
• Monitor patient's vital signs and make specific measurements and observations.
• Monitor and record intake and output; report significant changes.
• Observe, assess and record patient's physical and mental condition and report changes.
• Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and instructed by the RN.
• Coordinate patient care with patient, family and health care team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure regular, predictable attendance; flexible to agency needs.
• Follow Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Licensed practical nurse performs assessments and simple medical nursing procedures in client's homes, under the guidance of the RN Supervisor, and is specifically responsible for implementation of nursing care based upon the plan developed by a Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with physician's orders.

Location: Axis AL

Work Schedule: 3pm to 11pm Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

BENEFITS:

• Competitive and Negotiable Pay
• Company Matched 401K
• Daily Pay
• Retirement Planning

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform selected nursing procedures, commensurate with experience and education within the scope of LPN/LVN practice including but not limited to: tracheostomy care, colostomy care, enemas, douches, catheterizations, dressing changes, and phlebotomies.
• Provide patient and family teaching according to plan outlined by the RN.
• Monitor patient's vital signs and make specific measurements and observations.
• Monitor and record intake and output. Report significant changes immediately.
• Observe, assess and record patient's physical and mental condition and reports any changes.
• Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and instructed by the RN. Document the patient's file accordingly.
• Work with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
• Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse in the state of practice
• At least two (2) year clinical practical nursing experience
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation

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