Home Health Care RN's and LPN's!
Comfort Home Health Agency
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assess plans and delivers nursing care in collaboration with professional Registered Nurses.
Performs with opportunity for independent judgment under general supervision. Performs somewhat difficult and responsible work requiring scientific training or experience involving considerable knowledge of a special and complex subject matter, procedure, practice or of the profession, are or science involved.
Licensed Practical Nursing in the State of Florida Certified
Occasional risk injury due to hazards.
Assumes self responsibility for all direct patient care activities as indicated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and the Home Health Care policies and procedures.
Gives direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan.
Provides appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse in the preparation and maintenance of an effective patient care plan.
Records in the patient's official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan.
Reinforces instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse and refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse.
May administer prescribe medications to patients under the specific policies and procedures.
Performs selected prescribe treatment and nursing measures for the patient under specific guidelines.
Notifies the Registered Nurse of significant findings or changes in the patient's physical or mental conditions.
Asks questions when in doubt for clarification by the Registered Nurse.
Maintains the confidentiality of the patient's clinical records.
Attends staff development programs as related to the Home Health Care and current practices in nursing.
Practices within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and understands legal consequences of nursing action.
Involves patient and/or family in care of patient as appropriate.
Interacts effectively with other members of the Health Care Team.
Participated in nursing conferences.
Insures privacy for patient and confidentiality of condition and personal information.
Preparing and recording clinical notes for the clinical records within 24 to 48 hours of visit.
Performing assigned act, including the administration of treatments and medications, in the care of the patient.
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