PRN Home Health License Practical Nurse- Kent

The Pennant Group; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Healthcare at Home in Washington is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to support Kent-King County. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision and follow the care plan to achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LPN/LVN program, active state license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with insured vehicle. 1–2 years of nursing experience is preferred. Collaboration and documentation are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• 1–2 years nursing experience preferred.
• Currently licensed as LPN/LVN in the state of planned practice.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle.
• Possesses and maintains CPR certification.
• Knowledge of geriatric population and needs.
• Capable of prolonged walking or standing.
• Able to lift, position, and transfer patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Follow the plan of care and provide treatments.
• Collaborate with team to meet positive patient outcomes.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis and plan of care.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Manage pain and symptom control as ordered.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatments and medications.
• Report changes in patient condition to RN Case Manager.
• Meet productivity expectations and participate in QA activities.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Patient education

CPR certification

Licensed driver

Nursing experience 1-2 years

Education

LPN/LVN license

Practical nurse program

Job description

Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health in Oregon, and Washington. The Signature Home Health team possesses character, heart, and the desire to enhance the life of every person we serve. This includes working to achieve and sustain health, activity, and independence. The statement: “Care Where You Are” guides our organization’s dedication to offer quality care for our clients whose goal it is to remain in their chosen home setting. Signature Healthcare at Home is a subsidiary of the Pennant Group network with 300+ locations throughout the country. We offer the best of both worlds –The backing and stability of a proven healthcare “giant”, with the permission to operate locally as if it were our own Federal Way based business.

Now Hiring Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse Territory: Kent-King County Type: PRN Wage: $37-42 an hour, depending on experience Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Evaluates need for and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and individualized plan of care.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
• Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development.
• Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Completes mandatory education requirements annually to maintain competence.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager.
• Reports significant changes in patient condition to the patient’s RN Case Manager.
• Meets productivity expectations.

Qualifications/Skillsets

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• One (1) to two (2) years nursing experience preferred.
• Community health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State(s) of planned practice.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of geriatric population and their common needs and concerns.
• Capable of prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
• Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients.
• Able to lift supplies and equipment.
• Capable of considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Possesses visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Signature Healthcare at Home provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Signature can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Signature Healthcare at Home works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.