Home Care LPN - Lakewood, CO

We have an urgent need to fill a Home Care LPN for our Lakewood, CO location!

Highlights:

• Shift is Sun-Thurs 7am - 3:30pm
• ASAP Start
• Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire Candidate only
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have home care experience

Job Description

The In-Home Services LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) performs assigned nursing procedures and provides general nursing care to participants, in accordance with policies and all applicable regulations. Physical attendance at a facility and/or an participant home is essential to performing the job duties.

• Provides general nursing care which includes the supervision or administration of prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Furnishes services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned per the plan of care, in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations
• Performs treatment(s) per policies and procedures.
• Implements the orders written by primary care and nursing orders when necessary.
• Performs phlebotomy functions when necessary
• Instructs participants and family regarding medications and treatment instructions and ensures understanding of given information.
• Observes, records, and reports participant's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Signs off on orders, and explains orders and instructions to appropriate personnel, implements orders written by primary care and nursing when necessary.
• Administers vaccinations and TB testing, documents and records results test administration and results appropriately.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and completes assigned audits and performs electronic or written documentation.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and registered nurse reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the client's physical or emotional condition.
• Accepts, writes and executes orders; orders are cosigned by RN.
• Assures that the client/family is involved in implementing the plan of care.
• Assists in reviewing, collaborating and updating the client plan of care as appropriate.
• Participates in peer review and QM activities as assigned.
• Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.
• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
• Perform nursing care to clients in their place of residence.
• Additional work functions and duties may be assigned

REQUIRED

• Current State Issued Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Current First Aid and BLS certifications are required prior to hire. Acceptable vendors for certification are American Heart Association and Red Cross.
• Personal transportation, valid state issued driver's license, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law.
• High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED

• 3+ yrs as LPN in a clinic or long-term care setting with geriatrics experience
• Knowledge of medications used in the treatment of geriatrics