Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN Home Health

AW Health Care Benefits

AW Health Care offers its' employees a wide range of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Matching 401K with 4% match
• Paid Time Off

And a wide range of supplemental benefit options including, but not limited to:

• Additional Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

A qualified Licensed Practical 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 plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.

• Submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Participating 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.

• 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.

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for 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.