Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Sentinel Home Health Care is currently seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurses, LPNs, for a position performing home health visits for our Charlotte, NC office.

This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Union, Gaston, Cabarrus, Rowan, Iredell, Mecklenburg counties.

Duties :

• Provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Performs selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative or

preventative nursing care

Is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual's

nursing experience and educational preparation

Responsibilities :

• Assists the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care
• Assists the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the

Registered Nurse under physician's orders

Assists with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the Client care

plan

Recognizes and understands the effects of social and economic problems upon Clients

and provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of Clients

• Helps teach the Client the appropriate self-care techniques
• Fosters cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other

persons involved in Client care and by active participation in team and staff conferences

Assumes responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active

participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on

the job learning

Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person Client symptoms, reactions and

changes including :

The general physical and mental condition of Clients and signs and symptoms which

may be indicative of untoward changes

Stresses in human relationships between the Clients and staff personnel and between

Clients and their families and visitors

Observes, records and reports to the appropriate person the general physical and mental

condition of Clients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changes in

condition

Assists with the rehabilitation of Clients according to the medical care plan by encouraging

the interests and special aptitudes of the Client and encouraging Clients to help themselves

using their own capabilities

Further assists in rehabilitation by reporting any abnormality in the Client’s range of motion,

body mechanics or body alignment.

Actively participates in nursing organizations and promotes and participates in in-service

programs

Job Conditions :

• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing in English is required.
• The ability to access Clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is

required

Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical

assessment of the Client's condition and to perform Client care.

Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to

maximum lifting of Clients and the turning of Clients

Qualifications for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) :

• Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing
• Must be licensed in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• One or more years in home health agency or in a hospital setting, Home health experience

preferred

• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR certification
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