Licensed Practical Nurse - Des Moines, IA, United States - Everystep

Everystep Des Moines, IA, United States

3 weeks ago

Healthcare

Description

Purpose:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to home care patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).

The LPN administers nursing care to patients in their home. Care is performed in accordance with physician orders and the interdisciplinary plan of care.

The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in accordance with home care policies and within the parameters of the LPN license.

Responsibilities:

Adheres to home cares policies, procedures, philosophy and goals.
Exercises initiative and independent judgment.
Implements the interdisciplinary nursing care plan for each patient.
Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventative procedures as assigned.
Provides direct care to patients within the LPN scope of practice and consistent with organizational, professional and industry standards.
Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, drugs and changes in the patient's physical, social and emotional condition.
Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
Effectively communicates with care team members regarding patient concerns.
Accepts, writes and executes orders which are cosigned by the RN.
Teaches and counsels the patient and family regarding nursing needs.
Evaluates with the RN the effectiveness of LPN nursing services.
Documents accurate and complete patient information in the electronic health record.
Documentation is completed as it occurs and includes but is not limited to: patient assessments (excluding the initial assessment), interventions, patient's response to care, patient/family teaching and all communications regarding the patient.
Able to perform all required clinical skills as defined in orientation and utilize procedure manual for all procedures.
Participates in agency's on-call rotation as prescribed by the needs of the agency to provide nursing services to clients when required outside of office hours.
Observes aseptic technique as required.
Assists the patient and family in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Participates in home care, hospice and community health programs as required to promote the growth and understanding of hospice philosophy, including but not limited to, hospice education presentations.
Must complete the Iowa Board of Nursing approved Expanded Intravenous Therapy Course for the LPN within one year of hire.

Qualifications:

Graduate of a state approved school of practical nursing
Current Iowa LPN License
Minimum of one year of LPN experience mandatory
Hospice or home health experience preferred
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification
Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult abuse training certification (within 30 days of hire)
Strong keyboarding and computer skills with the ability to learn work-related software
Must have valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation if driving is required
Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2-step TB test and background check

Working Conditions:

Physical requirements: Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Physical activities: bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, fingering and gripping and reaching
Environment: Hazards (chemicals, infectious diseases), Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases)
Travel: Required between locations
Time: Work hours based on patient-driven census model

These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization.

EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.

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