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- Perform selected nursing procedures, commensurate with experience and education within the scope of LVN/LPN practice including but not limited to: tracheostomy care, colostomy care, enemas, douches, catheterizations, dressing changes, and phlebotomies.
- Provide patient and family teaching according to 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 reports any changes.
- Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and instructed by the RN. Document the patient's file accordingly.
- Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences, staff meetings and in-service education programs as assigned.
- Work with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate patient care.
- Cooperate with on-call schedule, weekends and after hour visits, as necessary.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
- Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.
- Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
- Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
- Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse in the state of practice
- At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing
- Home health experience preferred
- 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
Licensed Practical Nurse - Oakdale, United States - Addus HomeCare
Description
Home Health LPN
Are you an LPN seeking to make a difference outside of the traditional hospital setting? Are you passionate about one-on one care of patients? Our mission is to provide cost-effective care and assistance that gives people, in the communities that we serve, the freedom to remain in their homes.
South Shore, an Addus HomeCare Company, is currently seeking a compassionate LPN's to join our growing company. The ideal candidate will be experienced, driven and detail oriented.
Offering $35/hr. Join our team of nurses
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