What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Duty LPN/RN- Arlington position at At Home Care of Kentucky?
This job provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes using acquired skills to identify health-related problems, adopt appropriate intervention measures, and promote standard health practices. This position reports to the Director of Patient Care Services.
Pay: $28-$35/Hour
The following duties are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Provides skilled nursing care in the home to patients in accordance with the service plan, physicians orders, and agency policies.
- Performs all aspects of patient care specific to the standard of care for patient’s age and in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Promotes and maintains patient health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures.
- Assists patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
- Prepares clinical progress notes and follows the client service plan as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy.
- Submits all notes and visit verifications in a timely and efficient manner.
- Keeps abreast of nursing trends and knowledge.
- Communicates current health status and needs of patients to the appropriate staff.
- Demonstrates a desire to set and meet objectives and to find increasingly efficient ways to perform tasks.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and the patient’s clinical condition.
- Completes work with accuracy and within time frames.
- Notifies the Director of Patient Care Services of any anticipated problems with the posted schedule. Provides as much advance notice of changes/problems as is possible.
- Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies, including education, reporting and practice implementation specific to job position.
- Keeps Director of Patient Care Services informed of events, problems, and concerns at all times.
- Participates in the on-call schedule to attend to care needs of patients outside of regular hours.
- Maintains current/valid Kentucky nursing license.
- Maintains confidentiality of all records and reports maintained for all patients.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
Ability to Relocate:
- Bardwell, KY 42023: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $35
