Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN) - 1st shift Weekend Only 2nd shift Full-time 3rd shift Part-time

LPN - Position Description
Comfort Keepers, Plymouth, MI
Administrative Responsibilities:
Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points and reports for each shift
Collaborating with RN Administrator, physicians, or specialists regarding patient care
Evaluate the patient and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required, if additional services are needed and the frequency of this service
Document services and education provided to the patient, using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) application, and patient scheduling. MUST be able to adhere to strict deadlines for Start of Care (SOC), revisits, re-certifications, and discharges
Participate in Case Conferences, In-Services and mandatory Staff Meetings as needed
Patient Care Services Performed:
Take patient vital signs as required
Suction via trach per the patient's plan of care
Tube feed administration, medication administration
Ventilator Maintenance, and pulse ox readings as recommended
COPD- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)-With RN Administrators guidance: Monitor and provide education on daily weight logs, fluid restriction education, medication management, vital sign teaching and reporting. Oxygen therapy management with energy conservation plans of care.
Diabetes- diagnosis's education and compliance management, medication management, Physicians report, pharmacy refill fill management in coordination with RN Administrator
Hypertension management (HTN)- Vital sign monitoring and reporting, In home PT/INR checks, Medication education, medication refill Management, physicians reporting
Colostomy Care
Recent hospitalization or surgery
Wound Care and infection monitoring
Chronic Urinary Tract infection in home management with in UA testing, and physician reporting.
Qualifications:
One year of experience with home health and clinical knowledge
RN or LPN from an accredited school
Ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
Flexibility and patience to work in a variety of living environments.
Must have a valid, unencumbered License Practical Nurse (LPN) from the State of Michigan
Must have a minimum of 1 year of Skilled Home Care / Visit nursing experience
Must have a valid Driver's License, your own reliable transportation and proof of current Auto Insurance.
Must be willing to travel within a designated radius (from your home address); this radius will be agreed upon during the interview process and upon hire
Medical/Non-Medical specialties:
Home Health
Wound Care

UTI

CHF

HTN

Standard shift:
Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift
Overnight shift
Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
~ Plymouth, MI 48170: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:
LVN (Preferred)
BLS Certification (Preferred)
LPN (Required)
Comfort Keepers