What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic LPN - Home Care position at Samaritan Health?
Days: $24.16 - $28.01
The base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. Shift differentials have been included in the range. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity and contracts.
Job Summary
The licensed practical nurse provides nursing care to patients in their residence under the direction of a registered nurse. The Home Health LPN provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned patients based on the patient’s plan of care and nursing standards. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the patient’s plan of care, provides patient/caregiver education and information pertinent to the diagnosis and plan of care. The Home Health LPN participates in coordination of home health services with the Registered Nurse, clinical management, and other members of the interdisciplinary staff. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to skilled care in the home i.e., wound care, phlebotomy, foley catheter changes.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement:
Graduate from a practical nursing program. Knowledge of new trends and techniques in Nursing.
Minimum Experience Requirement:
Previous experience preferred. Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles as well as SHS policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care; communicates and works effectively with people; possesses ability to collect data on patient’s needs, i.e., clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual. Ability to read and communicate effectively. Organizational ability. Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Must possess and demonstrate knowledge of the growth and development and means to provide appropriate care to the varied age groups to whom health care is provided and have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Minimum License Requirement:
Current licensure or permit to practice issued by the New York State Education Department. BLS certification required.
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $24 - $28
