LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Assurance Home Health Care - 3.8 Wichita, KS Job Details Part-time | Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Nursing Heavy lifting Licensed Practical Nurse Home health Aseptic technique Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an on-call basis in an assistant live/home plus setting. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the directions of the Director of Clinical Services .

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing. 2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred. 3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency. 4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures. 2. Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s); 3. Implements and follows the nursing care plan for each patient. 4. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned. 5. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate. 6. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition. 7. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at an assistant live or home plus. 8. Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN's/LVN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse. 9. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; 10. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling. 11. Provides patient and caregiver education. 12. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient. 13. Participates in medical record audit as assigned. 14. Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and in-services as scheduled. 15. Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned. 16.

Is responsible for:

• Submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist.

17. Prepares clinical and progress notes. 18. Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures. 19. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments. 20. Observes aseptic technique as required. 21. Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques. Job Description - Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)…continued

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works indoors in Agency office and home plus and travels to/from the home plus.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

1.

Supervised by:

Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RNs

RISK EXPOSURE

Hgh risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Experience:

Home Health Care:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LPN License (Required)

Work Location:

In person