What are the responsibilities and job description for the PDN Nurse-Colorado Springs position at A Physicians Home Care?
PDN Nurse
We are an IHSS Agency that serves clients with special needs and disabilities of all ages. We are looking for skilled nurses who recognize, like us, that the world of health care is constantly changing and are motivated to do what is right. We work hand in hand with you to help you grow and have a meaningful career. There is no limit to your potential here and there is always room for growth. A Physicians Home Care loves to promote within.
Job Type: Full-time.
Monday- Friday from 8am-4pm. Will go into school with the client.
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Competitive pay & travel compensation
- Biweekly pay
- PTO
- Continuous professional and clinical training
- Employee recognition and growth programs
- Locally owned and operated with company longevity and stability.
- Access to company supervisors for support 24x7x365
If you are seeking a rewarding career opportunity with a growing healthcare company that values its employees and patients, then apply now to join the APHC family!
Responsibilities of the LPN/RN role include:
- Assist as assigned with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting and elimination, and adequate nutritional intake.
- Assist as assigned with ambulation, transfers and/or range of motion exercises.
- Furnish services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned per the plan of care, following agency policies.
- Assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care.
- Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.
- Teach and counsel the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
- Maintain and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patient. Help update the patient plan of care.
- Participate in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist.
- Accept and perform orders; LPN orders are cosigned by RN.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
- Provide appropriate information about patients to other agencies/ individuals involved in patient's care as needed.
- Immediately report to RN Supervisor any patient incidents/variances or complaints and submit any changes in schedule daily.
Other Job Requirements:
- Able to lift 100 LBS
- Current Colorado LPN/RN license in good standing
- BLS CPR certified
- At least 2 years nursing experience
- Must be willing to travel to surrounding areas
A Physicians Home Care LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in the home health field?
- Do you have experience with pediatric clients?
- Do you have any experience with clients who have seizures?
- Do you have any experience with clients who are full transfers? Can you safely lift up 100 lbs?
- Do you have any experience with clients who are Gastrostomy dependent?
- Are you comfortable with going into school with the client?
- What is your availability for an interview?
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80908 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80908: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $33
