LPN - (Part-Time Benefits)

Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency.

Traditions Health is now hiring an LPN - (Part-Time Benefits) to join our growing team!

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

• Experience: One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health or Hospice experience preferred.

• Knowledge and Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice; Good interpersonal skills.

• Transportation: Reliable transportation is necessary.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patients home in various conditions; proof of current CPR, and Hepatitis profile; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patient’s physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.

• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.

• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA).

• Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.

• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.

• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.

• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.

• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.