Full Time Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

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Full Time Health Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN

Coverage Area: Depoe Bay to Beaver

Work Schedule: 8 to 5 Monday through Friday

Office Location:

Signature Healthcare at Home

• Home Health Acute Care Patient LPN Training provided.
• Flexible work schedules: PRN PartTime or FullTime 10hour shifts available 30to40hour work week benefits offered for PartTime and FullTime employment.
• Learning opportunities: Wound Certification MedBridge Account many learning opportunities available for PRN PartTime and FullTime employees.
• Growth Opportunities: growth opportunities to become an RN Intake Coordinator and other opportunities.
• Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401K Plan Life/Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits up to 4 weeks of PTO 6 paid holidays mileage reimbursement cell phone/wireless keyboard employee referral bonus continuing education and higher education reimbursement program.

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The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care providing treatments and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Evaluates need for and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and individualized plan of care.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patients response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal professional growth and development. Also participates in organizations quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Completes mandatory education requirements annually to maintain competence.
• Attends required staff meetings and patient care coordination activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager.
• Reports significant changes in patient condition to the patients RN Case Manager.
• Meets productivity expectations.
• May be required to work outside of designated geographical area based on census fluctuations and current staffing.
• Participates in oncall duties as defined by the oncall policy.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities or other committees as assigned.
• May be required to visit patients in homes that are not clean or in poor repair have poor ventilation are infested with insects or rodents and secondhand smoke.
• Driving conditions may be difficult related to weather and/ or traffic.
• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable laws rules and standards.

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• One 1 to two 2 years nursing experience preferred. Community health or medical/surgical
  experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State(s) of planned practice.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR
• Knowledge of geriatric population and their common needs and concerns.
• Capable of prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Capable of considerable reaching stooping bending kneeling and/or crouching. Possesses visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

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