Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Baylor

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Baylor

Job Locations US-NC-GASTONIA

2024-155708

Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Position Type

Full-Time

Our Company

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Overview

$5K Sign-On Bonus

LPN - Baylor

Gastonia, NC

Full-Time

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine care, general observation of client's health status, assists the RN and physician in treatments and communicating with clients and their families / guardians.

Reports changes in condition and / or additional client needs to supervisor.

Adoration Home Health's comprehensive benefits include :

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• Tuition-Reimbursement
• Eligibility based on location
• Sign-on bonus applicable to external / new hires only

Responsibilities

• Providing 1 : 1 care for client following client's plan of care at all times while maintaining client's dignity and independence
• Monitoring client's vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the Case Manager and Physician
• Administering medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and provided assessments of results
• Completing routines as established by other care professionals such as PT, OT, Speech Therapists
• Ensuring infection control policies are maintained at all times, reporting possible communicable diseases or infections and ensuring the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implemented
• Accurately documenting nursing actions of all care given and communication with family, case manager, and physicians as well as documenting the progress and outcomes for established goals and informing physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs
• Coordinating or ordering supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to insure adequate amounts are on hand at all times
• Ensuring all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician
• Monitoring incidents involving individuals, ensuring incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and informing case managers, and examining the individual following the incident
• Ensuring all medical equipment is maintained and reporting faulty equipment to DME for repair
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• LPN / LPT / LVN Degree from an accredited college of nursing with current unrestricted registration and license in the state of practice
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and proof of car insurance
• CPR professional certification
• Experience in administering medications
• 1+ years of nursing experience preferred
• Home health care experience preferred
• Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds
• Able to bend, stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk for periods of time
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing

About our Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need.

Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived.

Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit www.

AdorationHealth.com. Follow us on FacebookandLinkedIn.