LPN Home Care

Position Overview: Oversee aspects of care in accordance with physician's orders, resident, and family needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coach & lead those staff members reporting to LPN - work as one 'Team' to keep things running smoothly.
• Responsible for dispensing medications to residents.
• Charting & paperwork - Ensures all reporting requirements are met and completes all required paperwork, i.e. infection control, accident/incident reports, etc.
• Sterile technique / aseptic technique.
• Skin assessment, decubitus care, dressings / irrigations, catheterization, topical applications.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with issues that arise while on duty.
• Assist with wing staff evaluations.
• Assist with physician orders.
• Working with residents and staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education Required:

• LPN license

Experience Required:

• Dispensing meds and medical aspects.
• Previous long-term care or home care experience preferred.

Hazards:

Exposure to the following may be present in this position:

• Blood-borne pathogens and infectious body fluids/waste
• Needles
• Combative residents
• Disinfectants and cleaners

Equipment Used:

• Oxygen equipment, suction machine, Keofeed pumps, Hoyer lifts, and all other generally required nursing equipment.
• Computer, photocopier, fax machine, and general office equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Travel may be required.
• Every-other weekend required, and holidays may be required as needed.
• May be required to work past regular shift, or off-shifts as necessary.
• Working conditions for this position may include the following: inside, odors, adequate lighting, working with/around others, working alone.

Physical Demands:

• Some heavy lifting required at times: o ~20 lbs, @ 5% of time. o <20 lbs, throughout the shift.
• Pushing wheelchairs.
• Constant walking, standing, turning crouching, pushing wheelchairs & carts, sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, depth perception, and concentration are required for this position.
• The ability to concentrate on more than one job at a time, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks and prioritize as needed are essential.

Personal Protective Equipment & Uniform Requirements:

• Scrub uniforms (with lab coat optional).
• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when performing personal care, injections, dealing with blood or body spills, and working with chemicals (cleaning agents).
• Bethany Village photo I.D.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent supervisory skills and ability to be a good listener are beneficial to successful performance in this position.
• Ability to practice choice theory may also be required.
• Must be able to communicate with staff, residents, and the families of the residents.
• Resident-focused at all times, while acting as a pleasant professional is essential.
• Task-centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.

This description is intended to provide a summary of the major duties, tasks, and responsibilities of the position and shall not be considered an exhaustive listing of all the work requirements.

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32