LPN

Job Overview

Title: LVN/LPN- Non-Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled nursing as ordered on the plan of treatment and nursing care plan.
• Identifies new problems, changes, and/or resolution or problems and follows through as directed.
• Notifies Director/Supervisor and Physician as needed.
• Documents all actions in clinical notes, supplemental physical orders, and nursing care plan.
• Performs aseptic techniques as required.
• Administers specific treatments and medications as per care plan.
• Works as a team member under Registered Nurse’s direction.
• Communicates skilled observations and significant changes in patient status to appropriate personnel.
• Requests modifications to orders or additional orders based on clinical status and judgment.
• Documents all physician collaboration in the medical record.
• Adheres to agency policies, procedures, and handbook.
• Completes clinical documentation accurately and submits it on time.
• Behaves professionally in the company and community.
• Reports on time and completes work within designated time.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved certification/program/accredited school/undergraduate/graduate school or post graduate education.
• Valid/unencumbered verification/license to practice the job as described in the state where services are provided.
• Professional experience as required per state regulations.
• Successful completion of assigned screening/competency testing with a proficiency score of 80% or greater.
• Reliable transportation.
• Current TB results or Chest x-ray.
• CPR certification as per agency policy.
• Flexibility, organization, and ability to exercise independent judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, crouch, crawl, push, pull, and reach.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more.
• Lighting, acoustics, air quality, temperature, and environment hazards are not predictable.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, household pets/animals, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Required to travel frequently for home health visits.

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EEO Statement: MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.