LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

First Choice Home Health (Jet Health, Inc.) is looking for a full time / part time or PRN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN / LVN) to join our dedicated team to provide community-based care for our patients currently receiving home health services in the Boise, ID (Ada County) and / or Nampa, ID (Canyon County) metro area.

The primary function of the LPN is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence.

The LPN will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient / family, and referring agency to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Requirements :

• Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient / family, and referring agency.
• Assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
• Monitor patient health and report any changes to the supervising RN.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients and their families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.

Job Qualifications :

• Education : Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational / Practical Nursing.
• Licensure : Current State license as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC.

Must have a current driver's license.

• Experience : Two years’ experience as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting. Home health experience highly preferred.
• EMR system : HCHB experience highly preferred
• Skills : Proficiency in nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation : Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions :

• Work in patients' homes in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather conditions.

Physical and Mental Effort :

• Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
• Ability to make quick decisions and acquire necessary resources.
• Must meet patient / family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Benefits :

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• 401k plan
• Company-paid life Insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell Phone stipend
• Competitive compensation
4 days ago