Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
9 months ago
North Las Vegas
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Posting: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) to join our home health care team. The LPN/LVN will administer skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, following physician orders and the care plan under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position requires providing services in alignment with Agency policies, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities: • Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures., • Implement nursing care plans for each patient, ensuring compliance with physician orders., • Provide nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned., • Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures., • Observe signs and symptoms and report changes in patient conditions, reactions to treatments, and medications to the physician and Registered Nurse., • Teach and counsel patients and their families/significant others regarding nursing care and self-care techniques., • Evaluate nursing services' effectiveness in collaboration with the Registered Nurse, assessing the impact on patients and families., • Maintain accurate and complete records of patient observations, treatments, and care., • Participate in medical record audits as assigned., • Attend staff meetings, patient care conferences, and inservice training sessions as scheduled., • Take on-call duty during nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned., • Submit any changes in schedule to the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager on a daily basis., • Participate in patient care conferences, identifying needs for specialized care, such as physical therapy or speech language pathology., • Prepare and maintain clinical and progress notes for each patient visit., • Assist the physician and Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures., • Prepare equipment and materials for treatments, ensuring proper sterilization and aseptic technique., • Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager/RNs, • Ability to perform physical tasks, including heavy lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods., • Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) of practice., • A minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience, preferred., • Acceptance of the Agency’s philosophy and goals., • Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in patient care.