Licensed Practical Nurse Private Duty

Job Description

Team Select Home Care is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team. As a member of the Team Select family, you will provide skilled nursing care to our patients, following the developed plan of care and the patient’s physician orders. You will prepare clinical and progress notes, assist the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures, and implement the nursing care plan for each patient.

Responsibilities

• Furnish services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned per the plan of care, following agency policies.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique.
• Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques and assure that the patient/family is involved in implementing the plan of care.
• Observe signs and symptoms and report to the physician and registered nurse reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Evaluate with the registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN/LVN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Maintain and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of the patient. Help update the patient plan of care.
• Participate in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as a physical therapist or speech-language pathologist.
• Accept and perform orders; orders are co-signed by RN.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Provide appropriate information about the patient to other agencies/individuals involved in patient's care as needed.
• Immediately report to the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints and submit any changes in schedule daily.
• Demonstrate competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures before performing new skills.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Referral Bonus
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities
• New Graduates Welcome to Apply! Nursing programs for new graduates available!
• Weekly pay options
• Paid, hands-on training
• Endless opportunities for growth and personal development