Licensed Practical Nurse

Join Our Growing Team at Granite Peak Home Health!

We're thrilled that you're considering Granite Peak Home Health! Your interest means a lot to us, and we're excited about the possibility of welcoming talented individuals like you to our team. Let's grow together and make a difference! Exciting perks and competitive pay await you!

Qualifications:

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

Principal Responsibilities:

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.
• Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Observe signs and symptoms and report to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
• Evaluates with registered nurses the effectiveness of the LPN's/LVN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patients.
• Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
• Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
• Is responsible for:
  • Submitting any changes in schedule to the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager daily.
  • Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for the involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapists or speech-language pathologists
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
• Observe the aseptic technique as required.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Home care and home health background.
• Knowledgeable with healthcare regulations, HIPAA compliance, and patient privacy requirements.
• Knowledge of the local healthcare market and community outreach strategies.
• Knowledge of appropriate software including Microsoft Word, Email, Outlook, and Wellsky (EHR).
• Clean driver's license with a clean driving record (Preferred).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Retirement plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible schedule.
• Life insurance.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location:

Hybrid

Granite Peak Home Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.