Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse / PDN Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated and caring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team.

• Graduate of an accredited Practical/Vocational program
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Professional Nurse in a home health care setting
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Considerable knowledge of the care and treatment of patients and special procedures that apply to practical nursing
• Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
• Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
• Ability to work with a variety of groups; multidisciplinary teams, managers, and staff
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment over 50 pounds

• Adhering to the LPN scope of practice as set forth by the State Board of Nursing
• Preserving the dignity and self-respect of patients
• Practicing patient privacy and confidentiality
• Performing specific treatments as ordered by the MD while under RN supervision
• Administering prescribed medication within the state scope of practice
• Collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others
• Documenting and reporting care received, changes, observations, and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient to the RN
• Performing other duties as requested