Home Health LPN Montgomery, AL

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and a plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.

• Graduate of a state‑approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.
• Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems at home.
• Evaluates with the registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN’s/LVN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patient.
• Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, patient‑care conferences, and in‑services as scheduled.
• Takes on‑call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Submits any changes in schedule to the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Participates in patient‑care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech‑language pathologist.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
• Observes aseptic technique as required.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self‑care techniques.

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Supervised by:
Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RNs.

High risk.

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for an extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.