LPN

Description

Canyon Home Care is hiring for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work 1 on 1 with pediatric patients on weekends for 8-12 hour day and Night shifts. Training available for new or inexperienced nurses.

Why Join the Canyon Team?

- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

- Paid training and licensing

- Flexible scheduling - PT and FT

- College Partnership programs & opportunities for continuing education

- Benefits*: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) savings plan. PTO.

Responsibilities:

- Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services, as required

- Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber any necessary revisions as patient status and needs change - Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on patient diagnosis and established goals

- Intervenes as applicable in response to changes in patient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician or supervisor

- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention - Reviews plan of care and program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs, as applicable

Requirements:

- Current Registered Nurse (RN) or (LPN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.

- Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation). - Current PPD or Chest X-Ray. - Current BLS card.

- One-year prior Registered Nurse (RN) or (LPN) experience preferred but not required.

Canyon Home Care has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Canyon Home Care is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

LINE OF AUTHORITY
Reports to the Clinical Manager / RNs

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Furnishes services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned per the plan of care, in accordance with agency policies.
2. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
3. Assists the physician, the intermediate care provider and RN in performing specialized procedures.
4. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
5. Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
6. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
7. Implements the nursing care plan for each patient as directed by the RN.
8. Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate as directed by the RN.
9. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and registered nurse reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patients physical or emotional condition.
10. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home in accordance with the plan of care.
11. Evaluates with the registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN/LVNs nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
12. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.
13. Participates in medical record audits, peer reviews and QM activities as assigned.
14. Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and in-services as scheduled.
15. Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned in collaboration with the on-call RN.
16. Submits any changes in schedule to Clinical Manager/RN on a daily basis.
17. Participates 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.
18. Observes aseptic technique as required.
19. Accepts, writes and executes orders; orders are cosigned by RN.
20. Assures that the patient/family is involved in implementing the plan of care.
21. Assists in reviewing, evaluating and updating the patient plan of care as appropriate in collaboration with the RN.
22. Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
23. Provides appropriate information regarding patient to other agencies/individuals involved in patients care as needed.
24. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
25. Completes documentation and paperwork in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
26. Immediately reports to Clinical Manager/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
27. Demonstrates competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures before performing new skills
28. Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
29. Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
30. Reports all incomplete work assignments to Clinical Manager/RN.
31. Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well-groomed.
32. Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
33. Maintains clean and neat work environment.
34. Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
35. Maintains current CPR certification.
36. Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Works indoors in the Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

1. Supervised by: Clinical Manager/RNs

RISK EXPOSURE
High risk

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of this position without compromising patient care.