PRN LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Nest & Care; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a PRN position. This role involves providing exceptional home care to clients, conducting assessments, and mentoring caregivers. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, flexible, and passionate about enhancing the quality of life for elderly clients. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure comprehensive patient care while embodying the mission of supporting individuals in their homes. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and current LPN license required.
• Minimum one year experience in home care for various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, and implementing patient care in home settings.
• Documenting patient conditions and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Interpersonal Skills

Emergency Response

Medication Administration

Time Management

Mentoring Caregivers

Technology Comfort

Education

LPN License

Graduate from Accredited Nursing Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Position Overview:

Nest & Care is currently seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a PRN position performing home health visits, client assessments, and caregiver training for our clients in and around Montgomery County, MD.

This position is ideal for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is passionate about providing exceptional home care to clients. Nest & Care is looking for a flexible, compassionate, caring, and self-motivated individual who is excited about working with elderly clients and mentoring caregivers. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will embody our mission to help individuals in their own homes despite changing physical and cognitive needs.

About Nest & Care:

Nest & Care is a nurse-owned and operated level III agency offering 24/7 quality home care services.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care;
• Conducting and documenting ongoing data collection related to patient/family reporting to the RN following guidelines, policies, and procedures;
• Providing care to the age-specific patient populations such as children, adolescents, adults or older adults utilizing the nursing process;
• Providing direct or indirect patient care services including but not limited to medication administration;
• Demonstrating the ability to perform and respond appropriately in emergency situations;
• Completing nursing care documentation for assigned patients;
• Developing and maintaining effective communication with patients, families, physicians, colleagues, and co-workers, to ensure the ongoing provision of patient care;
• Performing tasks and/or interacting with patients, families, staff, and other personnel in a courteous, honest and compassionate manner;
• Observing patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action;
• Administering prescribed medications or starting intravenous fluids, and noting times and amounts on patients' charts;
• Answering patients' calls and determining how to assist them;
• Measuring and recording patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration;
• Providing basic patient care and treatments, such as taking temperatures and blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages, or performing catheterizations;
• Helping patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, moving in bed, and standing and walking;
• Working as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions;
• Recording food and fluid intake and output;
• Evaluating nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or proof of successful challenge of LPN Exam;
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience in a home care setting for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, within the period of two (2) years;
• Current unrestricted LPN license in the State of Maryland;
• Current IV Certificate;
• Current CPR and First Aid certification;
• TB vaccination and Hep B vaccination;
• Graduation from an accredited and approved nursing program, as indicated by school transcript or diploma;
• Clear criminal background and driving record;
• Two professional references within the healthcare field;
• Prior home care experience is strongly preferred;
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a willingness to teach and mentor caregivers;
• Comfort with technology; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred;
• Ability to drive and travel to cases as assigned;
• Availability for weekdays and some weekends.