What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Supreme Touch Home Health Services Corp?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The LPN assumes responsibility for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a RN or MD in the patient care area. The LPN contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through techniques that support and achieve positive outcomes in patient care.
Qualifications
- Professional demeanor and image
- Knowledge of State and Federal regulations
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Considerable knowledge of the care and treatment of patients and special procedures that apply to practical nursing
- Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
- Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
- Ability to work with a variety of groups; multidisciplinary teams, managers, and staff
- Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/ or equipment over 50 pounds
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Practical/ Vocational program
- Must possess and maintain in accordance with state law; LPN license, BCLS, and all other applicable certifications
- Current Physical, PPD, and Hepatitis B vaccination
- Passing score of 75 % on agency qualifying exam
- Reliable transportation
- Current working telephone number
- Mobile device with internet capability for charting purposes (cell phone or tablet)
- Clean Background check
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties shall include but limited to the following:
- Adhering to the LPN scope of practice as set forth by the State Board of Nursing
- Preserving the dignity and self-respect of patients
- Practicing patient privacy and confidentiality
- Performing specific treatments as ordered by the MD while under RN supervision
- Administering prescribed medication within the state scope of practice
- Collaborating with other health care providers and provide education to patients and/ or significant others
- Documenting and reporting care received, changes, observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient to the RN
- Performing other duties as requested
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Springfield Masonic Community -
Springfield, OH