What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Home Health/Hospice position at Terrace Home Health?
Are you looking for a team to work with where you can spend 1:1 time with each patient? Are you looking for a place where your previous nursing experience is appreciated and incorporated into the patients we seek? Do you like to work autonomously and have a flexible schedule? Then Terrace Health is the place for you!
Why pick Terrace? In addition to all the reasons listed above we have amazing employee benefits including up to a 6% match on your 401K and the option of having your dental and vision covered 50%-100%.
About Terrace Health:
We are a fast-growing home health agency needing to add new staff to our team! Our mission is to provide personalized care with dignity, respect, and compassion. We will do this by committing to quality service focused on keeping patients active and independent in their own homes. We build from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of our patients and their families.
We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for patients in a professional and considerate manner in their homes. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.
Responsibilities
- Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care in clinical and progress notes.
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
Skills
- Three (3) years nursing experience preferred. One or more years of Home Health experience is best.
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Perfect physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
- Possesses and maintains CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Wound Care
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN or LVN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $32
