Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the assessment, planning, execution, and evaluation processes tailored to the patient's age and medical condition.
• Assist in managing patient care effectively and efficiently in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate information appropriately, adhering to organizational policies and discipline-specific guidelines.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of programs.
• Organize and execute tasks in a productive manner.
• Adjust and maintain schedules to optimize organizational performance.
• Exhibit a daily commitment to the organization's core values.
• Foster positive interpersonal relationships with all members of the organization.
• Promote and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Consistently embody the mission, vision, and values of the organization in daily activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Completion of an accredited or approved practical nursing program.
• Licensure / Certifications: Valid practical nursing license in the State of North Carolina; CPR certification is mandatory.
• Experience: At least one year of practical nursing experience is required; home health experience is preferred.
• Technical / Motor Skills: Proficient hand/eye coordination for administering injections and using a computer. Must be literate and able to communicate effectively in English. Capable of handling patient care equipment and safely transferring patients.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish positive interactions with patients, their families, physicians, and staff to ensure effective patient care.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds as part of patient care. Frequent lifting, moving, and positioning of patients is required, along with bathing and ambulating patients, which demands significant physical effort. Occasional overhead reaching, stair climbing, and fine motor skills are necessary.
• Mental Abilities: Capable of assessing patient conditions, developing care plans, selecting suitable interventions, evaluating patient responses, and educating patients about their conditions and recovery. Requires strong cognitive skills, including short- and long-term memory, prioritization of tasks, and the ability to learn new patient care techniques.
• Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and utilize sight for implementing and evaluating care plans (e.g., changing dressings, performing phlebotomy, regulating IVs). Must also use hearing to auscultate lung and bowel sounds, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Exposure to Hazards: Potential exposure to noise, bloodborne pathogens, body fluids, and needle puncture wounds. May encounter dangerous animals and traffic hazards during home visits, as well as situations that could pose a threat to personal safety. Must be prepared for temperature fluctuations and extreme weather conditions.
• Work Hours: Variable schedule from Monday to Friday, with availability for weekends and holidays as needed.
• Population Served: Care for adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from North Carolina and have access to a reliable vehicle.