What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE position at HEALTHCARE FOR KIDS INC?
Job Description
Job Description
Healthcare for Kids Inc. provides services for children while receiving ongoing care that cannot easily be provided due to family and friends scheduling limitations. Why will you LOVE working for us….
We provide an environment where you are encouraged to grow and advance professionally with a healthy work / life balance! You are our biggest asset, and we believe in rewarding and recognizing the work you perform by promoting from within.
General Purpose of Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing skilled nursing to the children in the PPEC setting. All care is provided in accordance with the Physician’s Plan of Care (POC) and within the state specific LPN Practice Act.
Primary Responsibilities
- Delivers competent and quality care in compliance with the individual Plan of Care and ongoing physician orders.
- On‐ going observation and assessment of children / individual 's condition and needs.
- Takes appropriate action based on a child / individual's assessment.
- Documents all care delivered and the child’s response in the EMR.
- Identifies in writing a child / individual's responses to treatment, specifically those that are unusual or unexpected.
- Records, monitors, documents, and interprets vital signs.
- Provides personal hygiene assistance.
- Monitors child / individual’s intake & output.
- Maintains adequate medical supplies.
- Assists with the development of a child / individual's plan of care.
- Outlines child / individual goals and desired outcomes.
- Collaborates in the identification of child / individual needs and / or problems.
- Reinforces child / individual's and family education for care of the child / individual.
- Intervenes as appropriate to prevent or reduce a child / individual's injury.
- Maintains privacy and supports the rights of children / individuals and their families related to child / individual's care.
- Communicates effectively with the family and company staff to provide appropriate information relative to medical care.
- Works in a collaborative manner with other health care personnel.
- Acts in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act while complying with Company Nursing Standards of care.
- Performs policies and procedures in line with company mission and values.
- Reports any change in child’s condition, accident, or incident to the Registered Nurse.
- Ensures the safe transport and delivery of children when assigned to transportation as the medical escort.
- Properly secures children in car seats or wheelchairs for transport.
- Maintains appropriate professional credentials and accepts responsibility for personal and professional development.
- Completes all Company assigned education upon hire, monthly and annually per Company policy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills and Experience Requirements
current methods of PPEC management
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
