Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care jobs in Grand Junction, CO

Description

Optimal Home Care Inc. is a thriving and growing home health care company that has served over 34,000 patients since 2004. We are looking to add an additional Licensed Practical Nurse in the Boulder/Longmont area! 

We are committed to providing the best possible experience for our patients, their families, and our staff. As our next Licensed Practical Nurse, we offer you astounding benefits including:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive benefits package
• 401K plan 
• Company phone provided
• PTO given up front (FTE)
• Opportunity to provide individualized care to patients
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tablet Purchase Program
• Professional, supportive culture

We are a cutting edge, value driven agency that is looking to add skilled and passionate individuals to our home health care team. Thank you for considering Optimal Home Care Inc. for you career aspirations.

Purpose: 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct­ nursing care to Optimal Home Care clients as prescribed by the Physician, and under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Nursing activities are limited to those in compliance with the State LPN Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement(s) and agency policies and procedures.

Scope & Objective:

Applies nursing knowledge in planning, implementation, and evaluation of human response to actual or potential health problems.  Communicates case findings and initiates health teachings, health counseling, and provision of care that supports life or restores well-being.  Functions under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor. 

**Optimal compensates employees based on a per visit rate.**

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Preferably one (1) year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Must have recent Home Health Experience. 
• Has completed a practical (vocational) nursing program and is licensed in good standing in the state of Colorado and who furnishes services under the supervision of a qualified Registered Nurse.    
• Must be able to communicate in the language of the client and document client related activity as appropriate
• Possesses adequate and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess adequate and effective interpersonal skills.
• Able to lift 50 pounds on a regularly basis