Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health
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As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will make a difference every day by providing compassionate home health care to patients where they feel most comfortable, at home. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals, teach self-care techniques, and perform specialized medical procedures.
Responsibilities
- Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit
- Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met
- Notify physician and RN as soon as possible when patient condition changes
- Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques
- Check vital signs
- Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit
- Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (e.g., foley catheter change)
- Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique
- Complete documentation timely and accurately
Requirements
- One year of clinical LPN experience
- Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
Qualifications
- One year of clinical LPN experience
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