Licensed Professional Nurse

Career Opportunities with Addus HomeCare A great place to work. Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr