What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse LPN IV Certified Home Health position at Stillwater Medical?
Do you like to help patients in a home care setting? We have the job for you!
Some of the skills needed for this LPN role:
- Excellent communication with patients and across the care team
- Accountable, with good follow through
- Dependable
- Exceptional customer service
Why choose Stillwater Medical?
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Excellent benefits
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New wages in 2024
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Supportive work environment
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Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012
Here are the details this LPN, Home Health position:
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Full-time, 40 hours per week
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Must be able to drive within 50 mile radius of Stillwater
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Paid mileage
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Weekend rotation
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On call:
JOB SUMMARY:
A clinically competent licensed practical nurse who delivers nursing care to patients at their place of residence under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs IV skills according to policy and procedure. Makes daily home visits with personal vehicle within 50-mile radius of Stillwater.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Recommended by Nurse Manager for position.
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Minimum of 1-year of experience.
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Home telephone and dependable transportation required.
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Current CPR card (BLS) or completion of course within 30 days of hire.
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Having and maintaining a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is a condition of employment. Automobile liability insurance required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations.
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Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses, to read and write.
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Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with others in person and over the phone.
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Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.
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Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
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Possess fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: insert catheters, start IVs, administer medications, and handle instruments).
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Able to work in a latex-burdened environment.
