What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Home Health position at Res-Care, Inc.?
Our CompanyAdoration Home Health and HospiceOverviewHome Health Experience PreferredCoverage area : Gate City / Weber CityAdoration Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to grow your LPN skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting. Join our team of dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses today to begin helping people live their best life.Adoration Health's comprehensive benefits include :
- Mileage reimbursement
- Medical, dental and vision
- Short- and long-term disability
- PayOUT daily pay option
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and discounts
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discounts
- Eligibility based on locationResponsibilities
- Perform selected nursing procedures within the scope of LPN practice
- Provide patient and family teaching according to plan outlined by the RN
- Monitor patient's vital signs and make specific measurements and observations
- Monitor and record intake and output. Report significant changes immediately
- Observe, assess and record patient's physical and mental condition and reports any changes
- Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and instructed by the RN and document the patient's file accordingly
- Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences, staff meetings and in-service education programs as assigned
- Cooperate with on-call schedule, weekends and after hour visits, as necessaryQualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN license in good standing
- Previous experience in home health, hospice, hospital or skilled nursing preferred
- Active CPR certification
- Familiarity with electronic health records
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current automobile insuranceAbout our Line of BusinessAdoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Additional Job InformationLPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
