What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Interim HealthCare?
Licensed Practical Nurse at Interim HealthCare Summary
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Interim Healthcare, you will provide in-home direct patient care by following the prescribed plan and monitoring patient progress. Your responsibilities include administering medications, documenting patient conditions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure exceptional outcomes. This role offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in your community.
Description
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be called to care when needed most. You will support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.
What We Offer Our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs):
- Competitive Pay, Benefits, and Incentives
- Truly Flexible Scheduling - A Dedication to Work-Life Balance (Full-time (FT), Part-time (PT), PRN)
- Daily Pay Option Available
- Overtime Available, But Not Required
- One-on-One Patient Care
Working at Interim HealthCare
With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide in-home direct patient care according to the provider's prescribed plan of care while closely monitoring progress/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.
Qualifications:
- Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice as a 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.
