Responsibility of a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Assists the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care and performing specialized procedures as directed by the RN.
- Assists with the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the patient care plan.
- Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development, participating in in-service programs and other on-the-job learning.
- prepares clinical and progress notes (Not to include admission)
- Observe, record, and report to the appropriate person patients' signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward changes.
In your job position:
- You will be able to communicate closely with the client at their home and with their family.
- The ability to access patients' homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, is required.
- Contact other members of the healthcare team as needed
Collaborate with all other healthcare professionals as needed for service for appropriate residents.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Must have a license as a Practical Nurse in the State of Washington
- Must have one year of experience in Home Health
- Proficiency in medication administration and Wound care, wound vac
- Ability to clearly articulate and communicate ideas verbally and in writing
- must have fingerprinting and a criminal background check
- must have CPR/First Aid certification.
- must have auto vehicle insurance and a driver's license
- MUST BE WILLING TO DRIVE TO ALL SERVICE AREAS