LPN Home Health Thurston County

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Careage Home Health is seeking Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to serve patients throughout Thurston County. Come work with us and join our amazing team!Salary: $42-$47 / Depending on ExperienceMileage ReimbursementThurston County Service AreaMonday-FridayEmployee Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careersWhy work with us? Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!About Careage Home Health: Careage Home Health provides at-home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses, and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patient's medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit CareageHealth.comSummary of Responsibilities:Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.Along with the team, implements the nursing care plan for each patientEnsure that proper Universal Precautions are practiced for resident and staff sanitation and safetyInitiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.Observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and RN, reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.As appropriate, prepares residents' medications to accompany them on short-term absences from the community as allowed by the state.Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patients.Participates in medical record audit as assigned.Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.Submitting any changes in schedule to the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager on a daily basis.Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for the involvement of other members of the health team, such as a physical therapist or speech-language pathologists.Prepares clinical and progress notes.Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.Observes aseptic technique as required.Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.Requirements:Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.Familiar with Home Visit ProtocolKnowledge and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Duties:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Proficient computer skills to manage the electronic health record (EHR)Ability to manage information electronically and transfer records appropriatelyAbility to work in an electronic environmentRefined deductive reasoning skills to be able to problem solve on shiftMust have valid driver's license or dependable access to a vehicle for business useMust be in good health and physically/mentally capable of performing assigned tasksWorking knowledge of personal computing and word processing softwareProficient in Microsoft Windows