Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)(Gadsden)- ProHealth Home Health at ProHealth of Northeast Alabama, LLC in Gadsden, Alabama

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

JOB SUMMARY:

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 plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are

furnished in accordance with Agency policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed

in the state(s) in which practicing.

2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.

3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

2. Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.

3. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.

4. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.

5. 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.

6. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care

needs and other related problems of the patient at home.

7. Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN’s/LVN’s nursing service to the

patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.

8. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.

9. Participates in medical record audit as assigned.

10. Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and inservices as scheduled.

11. Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.

12. Is responsible for:

 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.

13. Prepares clinical and progress notes.

14. Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.

15. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.

16. Observes aseptic technique as required.

17. Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

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

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

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

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• LPN

Preferred

• BLS

Skills

Required

• Decision Making


• Deductive Reasoning


• Written Communication

Behaviors

Required

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity


• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help


• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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