LVN In Office for Home Health Care

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Office LPN performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support the medical practice. Reports to department leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education.

Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.

Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

Current State license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Practical Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.

Pediatric experience preferred.

CPR training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.

Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles in Medical Tower II : FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

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