LPN - Home Health - Lee's Summit, Missouri, , United States
22 hours ago
Job description
Full-Time
Non-Exempt/Hourly
Territory: Independence/Midtown
Competitive pay and benefits package
JOB SUMMARY
The LPN performs direct resident/patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The incumbent performs nursing assessments, follows the plan of care in accordance with physician's plan of treatment; provides nursing services in accordance with current nursing practice; and evaluates resident's/patient's response to treatment. Supportive of the Village's mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides direct resident/patient care based on a specific plan and departmental services. This may include dispensing medication, checking vitals, changing wounds, personal care, etc.
- Timely and accurately reports resident/patient changes, needs and/or requirements to the Registered Nurse and/or other managing staff.
- Accurately and timely completes required documentation of nursing care to meet all state and Village requirements.
- May delegate appropriate tasks to care givers and follows up on assignments.
- May perform homemaking and other environmental services when necessary for services provided through the department.
- Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
- Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
- Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- This job requires a combination of education, training and experience that is acquired through the completion of an accredited School of Nursing.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- VCC hires must have IV certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Valid driver's license
Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted):
- Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs and correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Special Working Conditions
- The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
- The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
- The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
- Required to drive from one location to another if necessary for services provided through the department.
- The Home Health LPN may be exposed to outdoor elements while accessing a patient's residence.
- All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.
Physical and mental demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Job demands include maximum occasional lift of 75 lbs from knuckle to waist level; maximum occasional lift of 20 lbs from floor to 48 inches
- Maximum occasional carry of 20 lbs for 75 ft
- Maximum occasional push/pull horizontal of 40 lbs at 40 inches height for 100 feet; maximum frequent push/pull horizontal of 10 lbs at 46 inches for 100 feet
- Maximum occasional grip force of 40 lbs; maximum occasional lateral pinch force of 15 lbs
- Maximum occasional climb of 8 inches
- Frequent forward reach; frequent bend; frequent fine motor coordination; occasional foot coordination; occasional balance
- Frequent sitting; continuous standing; and continuous walking.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
Provides direction to care givers on a daily basis.
EOE/D/V
Nicotine-Free
Post-Offer Background Check and Health Screening Required
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