What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Assured & Associates?
Assured and Associates, Home Health Care
This statement sets forth the basic tasks and duties of the job, however it is not intended to provide a detailed description of all functions that may be required to perform the job satisfactorily.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
- Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician on a continuous basis.
- Prepare visit/shift reports and updates/summarizes patient records
- Assist with prescribed medications for patients
- Take vital signs as prescribed.
- May record and restock medication inventories.
- Assure that established infection control practices are maintained.
- Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor.
- Keep the supervisor informed of supply needs.
- Maintain the confidentiality of patients’ personal care information.
- To act at all times in a professional manner to visitors, staff and residents in the community.
- Attendance on the job as scheduled.
- Wound Care
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Holds a current license in good standing as a RN or LPN in the state of practice
- CPR/First Aid
- TB Test Results
