What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Nurse (LPN) - Home Health position at Visiting Nurse Association of SEMO?
Job Overview
Join the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri as a Home Health Nurse (LPN) and play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate care to individuals in their own homes. Our organization is dedicated to providing skilled nursing services under the direction of private physicians, with funding through Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance options. As a respected non-profit entity, we aim to enhance the health and independence of our community members.
Key Responsibilities
As part of our team, you will benefit from comprehensive training that covers organizational policies, procedures, and the use of technology to enhance patient care methods. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development and growing your healthcare expertise.
Company Culture And Values
At the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri, we emphasize compassion, teamwork, and professionalism. Our commitment to patient care drives our mission to support staff in providing the best possible services to our community.
Employment Type: Contractor
Join the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri as a Home Health Nurse (LPN) and play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate care to individuals in their own homes. Our organization is dedicated to providing skilled nursing services under the direction of private physicians, with funding through Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance options. As a respected non-profit entity, we aim to enhance the health and independence of our community members.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ symptoms and monitor responses to treatments.
- Educate patients and their caregivers on effective self-care practices.
- Address inquiries regarding medications, dietary needs, disease processes, and activity levels.
- Administer intravenous and injectable medications as prescribed.
- Conduct wound management and ostomy care with a focus on restoring patient independence.
- Communicate significant changes in patients’ health to their physicians.
- Proficient in assessing symptoms and treatment responses.
- Strong ability to educate patients and caregivers.
- Expertise in administering IV and injectable medications.
- Knowledgeable in wound management and ostomy care.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Physical capability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematics, and follow instructions.
- A minimum of one year of experience in home health or nursing roles, along with a valid Missouri nursing license.
- Reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance are essential.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
- Not listed on the Employee Disqualification List (EDL).
- Completed application process with at least two credible business references, including accurate contact information.
As part of our team, you will benefit from comprehensive training that covers organizational policies, procedures, and the use of technology to enhance patient care methods. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development and growing your healthcare expertise.
Company Culture And Values
At the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri, we emphasize compassion, teamwork, and professionalism. Our commitment to patient care drives our mission to support staff in providing the best possible services to our community.
Employment Type: Contractor
