What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Fulltime Skilled Home Health position at Centerwell?
Description
The Home Health Nursing, LPN/LVN enables patients to stay in their homes by providing Skilled Care in the patient home; supporting patients and their families. The Home Health Nursing, LPN/LVN work assignments are often straightforward and of moderate complexity.Sign-On Bonus Offered to Qualified Hires!
Responsibilities
The Home Health Nursing, LPN/LVN assesses and records patient condition by monitoring vital signs. Administers treatments by dispensing medications; changing bandages; administering oxygen supply and equipment. Helps patients care for themselves and helps family members care for the patient by introducing and teaching assisted living techniques such as using a cane or walker, using special utensils to eat, using special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene needs, and appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient. Understands own work area professional concepts/standards, regulations, strategies and operating standards. Makes decisions regarding own work approach/priorities, and follows direction. Work is managed and often guided by precedent and/or documented procedures/regulations/professional standards with some interpretation.
Typically requires Associate's degree or equivalent and one year of Nurse Experience
- LPN/LVN Required
- Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of one year LPN experience preferred
- Strong med surg, ICU, ER, acute experience
- Home Health experience a plus
- Current CPR certification
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Valid driver - s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
- This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination; Medical / Religious exemption accepted
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Salary : $1 - $1,000,000
