Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Provide patient care in home, and assisted living environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide wound care, including cleaning, dressing, and monitoring for infection.
• Teach patients and their families how to manage care, administer medications, and perform necessary health maintenance in the home.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other members of the care team. Report changes in patient condition to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress.
• Assess the home environment for safety and make recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited LPN/LVN program, and a current valid state LPN or LVN license.
• Clinical skills and experience
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
• Proficiency in various wound care techniques, products, and healing processes.
• Experience in PICC lines, midlines, and peripheral IV care and management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Organizational and time-management abilities.
• Physical stamina, as the job can involve lifting and standing for long periods.