Licensed Practical Nurse - 94516

Licensed Practical Nurse - 94516

Northern Light Home Care and Hospice

Department: Home Health - South Portland

Position is located: Northern Light South Portland

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Salary Range: $22.30 - $34.22

Exempt: No

Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing basic nursing attention to patients and attending to patient's healing or end of life process as a part of a larger multidisciplinary team. The incumbent is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Licensed Practical Nurse has delegated patient care in accordance with scope of practice and policy. The nurse assists the Registered Nurse by collecting data that will aide in the development of a plan of care and reinforcing established education plans developed by the Registered Nurse. The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of the patient, and delivers the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Safety
• Clinical Data Collection and Contributions to Nursing Assessments
• Caring & Code of Conduct
• Critical Thinking
• Documentation
• Population Specific Competency
• Evidenced Based Practice & Research
• Leadership and Professional Conduct
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Resource Management
• Professional Development
• Performance Improvement

Other Information:

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required to be obtained prior to independent visits.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance. Must be able to drive within assigned region as directed.

Competencies and Skills:

• Blood Pressure Measurement
• Catheterization
• Demonstrates Adaptability
• Effectively Communicates
• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making
• Injection Administration
• IV Placement
• Ability to understand the language used to precisely describe the human body including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.
• Email application with the ability to manage email as well as calendars, managing tasks and contacts, note taking, journaling, and web browsing.
• MS Teams
• No previous experience required.
• Obtain Vital Signs
• Provides Patient-Centered Care
• Specimen Collection
• Sterile Gloving Technique
• Utilizes Resources Effectively
• Wound Care
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust
• Cultivates Respect
• Fosters Accountability
• Practices Compassion

Credentials:

• Required Licensed Practical Nurse
• Required Driver's License

Education:

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions:

• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Need to travel to perform responsible duties

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.