LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse Skilled Home Health, Full-time

Company: CenterWell Home Health
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Description

The Home Health Nursing, LPN/LVN enables patients to stay in their homes by providing Skilled Care in the patient home; supporting patients and their families. The Home Health Nursing, LPN/LVN work assignments are often straightforward and of moderate complexity.

Responsibilities

The Home Health Nursing, LPN/LVN assesses and records patient condition by monitoring vital signs. Administers treatments by dispensing medications; changing bandages; administering oxygen supply and equipment. Helps patients care for themselves and helps family members care for the patient by introducing and teaching assisted living techniques such as using a cane or walker, using special utensils to eat, using special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene needs, and appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient. Understands own work area professional concepts/standards, regulations, strategies and operating standards. Makes decisions regarding own work approach/priorities, and follows direction. Work is managed and often guided by precedent and/or documented procedures/regulations/professional standards with some interpretation.

• LPN/LVN Required
• Diploma, Associate's Degree
• Minimum of one year LPN experience
• Strong med surg, ICU, ER, acute experience
• Home Health experience a plus
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination; Medical/Religious Exemption accepted
  Scheduled Weekly Hours
  
  40
  

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