Licensed Professional Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring Immediately! Flexible Hours!

POSITION SUMMARY: This position delivers professional nursing care to patients in accordance with the established plan of care and Company policies and procedures. Provides care consistent with all relevant professional standards and state and federal requirements

Hiring immediately!! Flexible schedule and hours!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet the patient's health care needs.
* Observe and report any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in condition of the patient and family situation. Document such reports and observations in the clinical record and notify supervisor.
* Perform assigned nursing procedures, including the administration of treatments and medications in the care of the patient, in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and the plan of care.
* Perform LPN and Home Health Aide supervisory visits, in accordance with state regulations, to evaluate competency and provide appropriate instructions.
* Communicate potential risk management issues and report abuse or unsafe/illegal practice as required by law.
* Work with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate patient care.
* Participate in the on-call schedule and weekends/after hour visits, as necessary.
* Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:
* Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
* Licensed as a RN in the state of practice
* At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing
* Home health experience preferred
* Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
* Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely

Addus 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.

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: -wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.