Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing Direct Care PositionServices to be performed: Nursing direct care position accountable for assisting three clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks. Assists in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned; collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output; and reports on the condition of the clients. Responsible for providing daily and as needed trach care to one of the individuals residing in the home to include changing the inner cannula, changing the straps on the trach, suctioning as needed. Suction would include suction at the opening of the trach and orally along with deep suction. They would also work with his humidification, applying HME before showers or if going on an outing. Position would also assist with care for the g-tube and suprapubic catheter as well. Position would also do his nebulizer treatments, blood sugar checks, and possibly insulin depending on his glucose level. Position may also be responsible for passing medications to all individuals in the home.Location of services: In an individual's home in Slater, MO.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.