What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Interim HealthCare?
Description
Job Summary: As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Interim HealthCare, you will provide in-home direct patient care according to the provider's prescribed plan of care while closely monitoring progress and recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide in-home direct patient care according to the provider's prescribed plan of care while closely monitoring progress and recovery.
- Assess and document patient conditions and report change as needed (vitals, blood/stool/urine, glucose, etc.).
- Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly.
- Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments.
- Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
Requirements:
- Educational: Graduate of a practical (vocational) nursing program for LPN/LVN and has a current license as a LPN/LVN in the state(s) in which candidate completed at least 1200 hours of experience as an LPN/LVN or completion of the OCan contact ffice's preceptor program.
- Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state associated with this position.
- Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification.
- Reliable transportation to/from care sites and/or work locations.
- Practical trach and/or ventilator experience preferred, not required.
About Us:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
