Licensed Practical Nurse

Requisition # : 3675

Location : Oakdale, NY 11769

Category : LPN / LVN

Service Line : Personal Care Services

Pay : $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Home Health LPN

Are you an LPN seeking to make a difference outside of the traditional hospital setting? Are you passionate about one-on one care of patients?

Our mission is to provide cost-effective care and assistance that gives people, in the communities that we serve, the freedom to remain in their homes.

South Shore, an Addus HomeCare Company, is currently seeking a compassionate LPN's to join our growing company. The ideal candidate will be experienced, driven and detail oriented.

Offering $35 / hr. Join our team of nurses!

Essential Duties :

• Perform selected nursing procedures, commensurate with experience and education within the scope of LVN / LPN practice including but not limited to : tracheostomy care, colostomy care, enemas, douches, catheterizations, dressing changes, and phlebotomies.
• Provide patient and family teaching according to plan outlined by the RN.
• Monitor patient's vital signs and make specific measurements and observations.
• Monitor and record intake and output. Report significant changes immediately.
• Observe, assess and record patient's physical and mental condition and reports any changes.
• Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and instructed by the RN. Document the patient's file accordingly.
• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences, staff meetings and in-service education programs as assigned.
• Work with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate patient care.
• Cooperate with on-call schedule, weekends and after hour visits, as necessary.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements & Competencies :

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
• Licensed as a vocational / practical nurse in the state of practice
• At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing
• Home health experience preferred
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation
30+ days ago