Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses to join our team of nurses who are committed to the highest standard of care, integrity and reliability.

Hallway Healthcare provides in-home nursing care to retired Nuclear and Federal Workers that have received benefits through EEOICPA or FECA. These are the workers who have retired from Department of Energy facilities such Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Sandia National Lab Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Stanford Linear, etc. We also serve Federal Workers such as US Postal Workers.

Unlike many home health agencies that require multiple short visits per shift, Hallway Healthcare typically assigns you to one patient per shift, allowing for more focused, consistent, and meaningful care.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, and 24/7 available support.

LOCATION: Winnemucca, NV

Shifts: 12 hour shifts 7am-7pm

Full-time, Part-time and per diem available

Pay rate: $36-$42.22/hr

BENEFITS:

- Medical Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- 401k

-401k match up to 4%

- Mileage 1 way after 30 miles

**Insurance available for full-time employees. 401k eligibility after clocking 1,000 hours and completing 1 year with the company.

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Required Education, License and certification:

• Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Nevada LPN License
• Current BLS Certificate

Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

The individual in this role must be able to perform the following essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration with staff members.

• Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills.

• Support and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

• Perform nursing procedures in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

• Work under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse (RN).

• Monitor patient reactions and progress through observation, assessment, and evaluation.

• Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

• Educate patients and their families about disease processes, medications, plans of care, treatment options, and home care procedures as outlined in the plan of care.

• Report any adverse findings or concerns to the physician and RN promptly.

• Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, feeding and light housekeeping.

• Transport patients to doctors appointments, grocery stores or pharmacies.

• Comply with all applicable state regulations.

• Coordinate and monitor patient care services to ensure optimal outcomes.

• Adhere to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy both in and out of the patient's home.

• Follow infection control policies rigorously in all settings.

• Document skilled visits accurately and in accordance with established guidelines. Documentation must be completed by the end of each shift. If unable to complete the Case Manager must be notified.

• Light housekeeping and meal preparation.

• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date patient records in line with agency policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Elements

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;

• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;

• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a home setting; and

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a home setting, with frequent travel to a variety of locations; patient appointments or errands.

• Able to lift 50 pounds

Environmental Elements

Employee works in a home setting sometimes with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, they may have direct exposure to hazardous substances. The role involves managing challenging interactions with staff, public officials and private representatives while interpreting and implementing departmental policies and procedures.

Employee will have to travel to a variety of patient homes and perform in conditions that vary greatly depending upon the client’s home environment. Some homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Other homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature.

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.