LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health - needed!
Nightingale was established 28 years ago with one purpose – to put our patients first. Nightingale provides patients with around the clock care and support. We offer a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, 3 weeks of PTO per year, one-on-one patient care, referral bonuses up to $500, and regular evaluations with annual merit increases. Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a 401K match after one year of employment.
The LPN’s overall responsibility is to provide direct patient care and case management to an assigned caseload in the home setting in accordance with physician’s orders. This includes admission of patients for service and determining and developing a plan of care.
Duties Include:
· Obtains medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member.
· Conducts a brief physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, ambulatory status, mental status, bowel and urinary regularity, appetite and type of diet.
· Interprets nursing services of the agency to patients and families as part of planning of care.
· Provides skilled care and maintains confidentiality of client’s situation, records and services provided according to HIPAA regulations.
· Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her nursing service to the individual and family.
· Submits all patient notes and/or visit records on a timely basis.
· Develops, implements, participates in the nursing care plans and coordinates total patient care.
