Private Duty Nurse LPN - Carlisle, PA, US, United States - Leoforce

Description

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) responsible for skilled nursing care under RN supervision.
• Delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Observes and assesses patient condition, reporting changes to the supervisor or physician.
• Timely documentation of all activities, assessments, and coordination of care.

• Participate, implement, and update nursing care plans.
• Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessments.
• Recognizes and intervenes in changes in patient needs.
• Ensures infection control measures are followed.
• Educates patients and families on disease process, selfcare, and prevention strategies.
• Maintains knowledge through educational programs and skill evaluations.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance.

• Six (6) months of recent experience in a clinical care setting.
• Home health experience.

• Must be able to travel, lift 50 pounds, and reposition patients and equipment.
• Various physical activities, including walking, standing, bending, and climbing stairs.

• Job description subject to change; duties and responsibilities may change at any time.% % %%mednurse%%