Employment Opportunities

General Description

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and coordination of total patient care in conjunction with the RN and the physician’s plan of treatment
• Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned patient
• Observes the patient; evaluates the care of the patient; applies her knowledge of nursing skills to the patients to whom she is assigned
• Accurately reports and records the patient’s condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change
• Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates same in the clinical record weekly. Prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient
• Provides optimum physical and emotional environment
• Assists the physician and registered nurse in complex nursing situations
• Participates in case conference, in-service, and other programs and meetings as needed
• Performs within limits of preparation and experience
• Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DON to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
• Performs treatments as assigned per physician’s plan of care. An LVN/LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform. If an LVN/LPN proved IV therapy or other technical procedure not included in routine LVN/LPN training courses, they must first show documentation of competency/experience signed by an RN, physician, or specific training program director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate of an approved program of practical nursing
• Licensed as a licensed graduate practical nurse in the state where practicing
• One (1) year of experience as a nurse

• Must be able to read 12 point or larger type
• Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
• Must be able to stoop and bend; must be able to lift and transfer patients
• Must be able to travel to prospective patients residences

• Must have a car with current insurance coverage
• Current Driver’s License
• State nursing license