Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse

addus; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 80,231,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Daily Pay

Company Matched 401K

Retirement Planning

Employee discounts

Job summary

Addus Home Health in Point Clear, AL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform in-home assessments and procedures under RN supervision. The role aligns with the patient care plan and physician orders, delivering nursing care in clients' homes.

Ideal candidates are LPNs with two years of practical nursing experience, able to travel to home sites, document accurately, and maintain professional communication with the care team. Flexible scheduling and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing procedures within LPN/LVN scope (e.g., tracheostomy care, catheterizations, dressing changes).
• Provide patient and family teaching per RN plan.
• Monitor vital signs and document observations.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Coordinate care with patient, family and health care team.

Skills

Home visits

Documentation

Communication skills

Transportation required

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing

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: Point Clear AL

Work Schedule: 3 8hr day shifts per week, days are flexible

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

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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.

To apply via text, text 11086 to 334-518-4376.