PDN Licensed Practical Nurse
- Richfield, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.What we offer our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs):
- Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives
- Truly flexible scheduling – a dedication to work/life balance (Full-Time, Part-time)
- Daily Pay option available
- No Overtime Required
- 1:1 patient care
- Provide in-home direct patient care according to the provider's prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
- Assess and document patient conditions and report changes as needed (vitals, blood/stool/urine, glucose, etc.).
- Administer medication, insulin, and IV fluids: documenting thoroughly.
- Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc., and deliver appropriate treatments.
- Assist the RN or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties.
- Counsel and educate the patient and family in meeting healthcare-related needs.
- Complete timely and accurate clinical notes, including addressing the patient's progress.
- Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge.
- Education: Graduate of a practical (vocational) nursing program for LPN/LVN and has a current license as an LPN/LVN in the state(s) in which candidate practices. Completion of at least 1,200 hours of experience as an LPN/LVN or the Office's preceptor program.
- Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification.
- Reliable transportation to/from care sites and/or work locations.??
- Practical trach and/or ventilator experience preferred but not required.??
- Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the patient.
- Able to provide proof of valid driver's license and auto liability insurance if assignments include driving own vehicle to transport patient.
- Able to constantly travel within the geographic area serviced by the office from assignment to assignment.
- Work is normally performed in patient's home, schools, or occupational settings.
- Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions, including the use of protective equipment.
- Able to frequently lift, reposition, and transfer patients.
- Medium physical activity may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. to conduct daily job functions and related activities that may be required.
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