Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse
About the role
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs assessments and simple medical nursing procedures in clients' homes, under the guidance of the RN Supervisor. They implement nursing care based on the plan developed by a Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with physician's orders.
Responsibilities
- Perform selected nursing procedures, such as tracheostomy care, colostomy care, enemas, douches, catheterizations, dressing changes, and phlebotomies.
- Provide patient and family teaching according to the plan outlined by the RN.
- Monitor patient’s vital signs and make specific measurements and observations.
- Monitor and record intake and output. Report significant changes immediately.
- Observe, assess and record patient’s physical and mental condition and report any changes.
- Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and RN. Document the patient’s file accordingly.
- Work with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
- Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and be flexible to meet the needs of the agency.
- Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
- Abside by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Competencies
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse in the state of practice.
- At least two (2) years of clinical practical nursing experience.
- Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
- Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly, and timely.
- Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities.
- Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive and Negotiable Pay
- Company Matched 401K
- Daily Pay
- Retailer Discounts
Pay
Flexible schedule, competitive and negotiable pay, company matched 401K, daily pay, and retailer discounts.
Schedule
3 8-hour day shifts per week, days are flexible.
Essential Duties
Perform selected nursing procedures, monitor patient's vital signs, administer medications, document patient's file, work with patient, family and health care team members, maintain confidentiality, maintain regular attendance, follow regulations, policies, procedures and standards, perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements & Competencies
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse in the state of practice.
- At least two (2) years of clinical practical nursing experience.
- Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
- Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly, and timely.
- Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities.
- Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation.
Company Information
Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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