Home Health: Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Job Lehigh Acres area,Florida USA,Nursing

Position: Home Health: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description Summary

Title of Immediate Supervisor:
Director of Nursing

Risk of Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens:
Reasonably anticipated potential risk for occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids

Duties of Position:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative, or preventative nursing care. Is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual’s nursing experience and educational preparation.

Responsibilities of Position

Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the Plan of Care.

Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician’s orders.

Assist with the preparation, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the client care plan.

Recognize and understand the effects of social and economic problems upon clients and provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of clients.

Help teach the patient the appropriate self-care techniques.

Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in client care and by actively participating in team and staff conferences.

Assume responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and in-service programs and other on-the-job learning.

Enter clinical/progress notes (not including admission) into EMR within 24 hours of scheduled visit.

Observe, record, and report to the appropriate person the patient’s symptoms, reactions, and changes, including:

The general physical and mental condition of clients and signs and symptoms that may be indicative of untoward changes.
Stresses in human relationships between the client and staff personnel and between client and family and visitors.

Report any abnormality in the client’s range of motion, body mechanics or body alignment.

Maintain current TB testing (refer to Health Screening Policy).

Know the Agency’s organization, functions, and services.

Comply with Agency dress code policy.

Maintain efficient flow of Agency work by reporting to work at assigned or scheduled times; follow procedures for notification of absence or time of requests.

If qualified, perform advanced LPN treatments if permitted by policy and regulation:

Advanced LPN Treatments (if applicable)

Administer medications
Hang hydrating fluid without medications
Flush peripheral lines with saline or heparin solutions
Calculate and adjust flow rates
Hang I.V.s premixed with medications
Start peripheral I.V.s
Inspect insertion sites, change dressings, and remove peripheral I.V. needles/catheters
Check blood with a Registered Nurse

Job Conditions

The position requires the ability to communicate well orally and in writing. On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds and to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client’s condition; to perform and demonstrate client care;

and, to assess a client’s home that may not be wheelchair accessible.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.

Licensed in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Home health experience preferred.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel. The company reserves the right to revise and/or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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