Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

We are looking for a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) visit nurse with the potential to become Full-Time to join our team, with an emphasis on community health education/experience to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. The position offers flexible scheduling. Acute Nursing Care is an EOE. 

Duties of Position

1. Provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
2. Performs selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative, or preventative nursing care.
3. Is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual's nursing experience and educational preparation.

Position Responsibilities

1. Assists the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
2. Assists the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse under the physician's orders.
3. Assists with preparation. Implementation and continuing evaluation of the client care plan.
4. Recognizes and understands the effects of social and economic problems on clients and provides for their emotional and physical comfort and safety.
5. Helps teach the patient the appropriate self-care techniques.
6. Fosters a cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other personnel involved in client care and by actively participating in team and staff conferences.
7. Assumes responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on-the-job learning.
8. Prepares clinical and progress notes (not to include admission)
9. Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person patient symptoms, reactions, and changes, including:
   1. The general physical and mental condition of clients, and signs and symptoms that may indicate untoward changes.
   2. Stresses in human relationships among clients, staff, and their families and visitors.
10. Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person the general physical and mental condition of clients, and signs and symptoms that may indicate changes in condition.
11. Assists with the rehabilitation of clients according to the medical care plan by encouraging the interests and special aptitudes of the client and encouraging clients to help themselves using their own capabilities.
12. Further assists in rehabilitation by reporting any abnormality in the client's range of motion, body mechanics or body alignment.
13. Actively participates in nursing organizations and promotes and participates in in –service programs.
14. Weekend rotation with visits. 

Job Conditions

1. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, is required.
2. Access to clients' homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, is required.
3. Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care.
4. Physical activities will include walking, sitting, stooping, and standing, as well as minimal to maximum lifting and turning of clients.

Qualifications

1. Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
2. Must be licensed in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
3. Must be able to pass a background check
4. Must be able to pass a drug screen. 
5. Must be able to chart on a computer.