Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: NHC HomeCare - Clarksville
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
$3000.00 Sign on BonusDefinition:The Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) provides skilled nursing services under the direction of the
Registered Nurse. Line of Authority:Registered Nurse, Director of
Nursing, Administrator/Director of Services; Regional
Administrator; Director of Clinical Services, Vice President,
HomeCareQualifications:Licensed Practical Nurse in the state where
HomeCare agency is located Graduate of a state approved vocational
education programOne year clinical experience is
preferredPerformance Requirements:Ability to read, write, learn,
absorb, and follow written orders and keep records in prescribed
mannerAbility to be reaching, bending, squatting and twisting
numerous times dailyAbility to lift 70-80 pounds on occasional
basisAbility to see and hear adequately in order to respond to
auditory and visual requests from patientsAbility to speak in
clear, concise voice in order to communicate adequatelyAbility to
carry out fine motor skills with manual dexterityAble to perform
routine nursing proceduresMental acuity high enough to adequately
perform job requirementsMust have reliable personal transportation
and be able to drive in inclement weather and variable road
conditionsSpecific Responsibilities:Provides skilled nursing
services as dictated by the plan of care and documents according to
policy/proceduresInstructs the patient/caregiver in various aspects
of patient care and disease management. Documents the
patients/caregivers comprehension of and compliance with
teachingObserves patient response to care/teaching and makes
recommendations regarding revision of plan for patient care to the
Registered NurseProvides and documents skilled nursing care
according to the plan of care/physicians orders,
policies/procedures and standards of careRecords and reports to the
Registered Nurse symptoms, vital signs and other observations that
may be indicative of care plan reactions and changesFollows and
teaches infection control and safety policies and
proceduresParticipates in on-going care coordination and maintains
positive relationships with referral sources, physicians/other
clinicians, patients/families, and other partnersParticipates with
other nurses in taking weekend, night and holiday calls on a
rotating basis, under the direction of a Registered
NurseContinually strives to improve nursing care through
participation in inservice activities, staff development activities
and continuing learningServes on committees as assignedPerforms
other duties as assigned by the RN / DON
Keywords: NHC HomeCare - Clarksville, Clarksville , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Clarksville, Tennessee
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