Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse

addus; Chatom (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive and Negotiable Pay

Company Matched 401K

Daily Pay

Retirement Planning

Employee discounts

Job summary

Addus is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Chatom, AL to provide home-based nursing care. Responsibilities include performing medical procedures, monitoring patients, and documenting care. The role requires flexibility with a weekend schedule.

The ideal candidate is a graduate from an accredited practical nursing program with at least two years of experience. Benefits include flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and retirement planning options.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse in the state of practice.
• At least two years of clinical practical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing procedures including tracheostomy and catheter care.
• Monitor vital signs and report significant changes.
• Administer medications as instructed.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing

Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse in the state of practice

Tools

Medical records documentation

Job description

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: Calvert/McIntosh, AL

Work Schedule: Saturday and Sunday | Day shift 8 hours per day

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive and Negotiable Pay
• Company Matched 401K
• Daily Pay
• Retirement Planning
• Employee discounts

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

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.