LPN Needed!

Mirage Health Services is a quickly growing home health agency based in Dover, Delaware, and services all counties in the state seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses(RN)!

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and coordination of total patients care in conjunction with the RN, facility policies and the physician's Plan of Care

• Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned patient

• Observes the patients; evaluates the care of the patients; applies his/her knowledge of nursing skills to the patients to whom he/she is assigned

• Accurately reports and records the patients’ condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change

• Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates it in the clinical record weekly; prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.

• Assists the patients with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques

• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patients

• Provides optimum physical and emotional environment

• Assists the physician and Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and performing specialized procedures

• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required

• Participates in case conference, in-service, and other programs and meetings as needed

• Performs within limits of preparation and experience

• On a weekly basis, confirm the scheduling of visits with the nurse to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel

• Perform treatments as assigned per physician's plan of care.  An LVN/LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform.  If an LVN/LPN provides IV therapy or other technical procedure not included in routine LVN/LPN training courses, they must first show documentation of competency/experience signed by an RN, physician, or specific training program director

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license or state ID
• Must undergo background check and pre-employment drug screening
• Must be willing to get immunizations or routine testing
• Graduate of an approved program of practical/vocational Nursing
• Licensed as a licensed graduate Practical Nurse in the state where practicing
• Must have at least (6) months of experience as a professional nurse