Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) : Full Time & Flexible
Pathwell Health - The LPN is responsible for assessing patient health problems and needs, implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records.
May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
Licensing or registration required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Clinical SupervisorComplete evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication reviewsCoordinate with physicians, therapists and other individuals in the client's care planAssess and chart observations of the client's condition at each visitMaintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing careWork collaboratively with all members of the health care teamProvide education to clients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategiesRecord patients' medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plansModify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditionsMonitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activityAssess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problemsPerform other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)Associates degree required; Graduate of an accredited state approved, Bachelor's Degree from school of nursing preferredCurrent and valid Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse licenseOne year of LPN experienceCurrent CPR certification (required) , Driver's License , Car Insurance , Car RegistrationStrong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and establish trust with the clientComputer literateStrong organizational skillsExcellent written and communication skillsAbility to meet physical demands of the job (ex:
lifting 50 pounds for transfers)Home health care experienceBilingual (Spanish) preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Recommended Skills Cpr Clinical Works Communication Computer Literacy Coordinating Interpersonal Skills Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
Licensing or registration required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Clinical SupervisorComplete evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication reviewsCoordinate with physicians, therapists and other individuals in the client's care planAssess and chart observations of the client's condition at each visitMaintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing careWork collaboratively with all members of the health care teamProvide education to clients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategiesRecord patients' medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plansModify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditionsMonitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activityAssess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problemsPerform other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)Associates degree required; Graduate of an accredited state approved, Bachelor's Degree from school of nursing preferredCurrent and valid Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse licenseOne year of LPN experienceCurrent CPR certification (required) , Driver's License , Car Insurance , Car RegistrationStrong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and establish trust with the clientComputer literateStrong organizational skillsExcellent written and communication skillsAbility to meet physical demands of the job (ex:
lifting 50 pounds for transfers)Home health care experienceBilingual (Spanish) preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Recommended Skills Cpr Clinical Works Communication Computer Literacy Coordinating Interpersonal Skills Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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