Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Home Health

Company: Advanced Home Health
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Our Company:Advanced Home HealthOverview:$5,000 Sign-on bonus
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Home HealthBranch Office - Gastonia NC
Advanced Home Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to grow your LPN skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting. Join our team of dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses today to begin helping people live their best life.
Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Tuition reimbursement and discounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discountsResponsibilities:
  • Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisor
  • Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed
  • Assists in medical/health appointments as needed
  • Ensures the provision of nursing/health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician, provides direct care as outlined in the Service Plan/Nursing Care Plan
  • Takes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc. Identifies trends outside of parameters, or in need of attention and communicates to RN/physicianQualifications:Education: Completion of a state approved training program (e.g., diploma, associate's degree, etc per state requirement)
    Qualifications:
    • Must be a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN, per state licensure requirements) in good standing
    • CPR certification
    • Must have at least 6 months of direct nursing experience
    • Experience in providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, or related disorders preferred
      • Valid driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by ResCare's vehicle policy
      • Must have the ability to use a computer utilizing company documentation systems
      • Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the companyAbout our Line of Business: Advanced Home Health provides compassionate, quality nursing and rehabilitative care in the comfort of home for patients who have difficulties leaving home. An interdisciplinary care team comprised of an expert panel of clinical managers, registered and licensed practical nurses, medical social workers, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, and occupational, physical, and speech therapists collaborate with physicians to create a care plan to meet the patients' clinical and recovery goals. The care team provides an unsurpassed level of quality care for patients while supporting their families or caregivers in their time of need. For more information, visit www.advhomehealth.com.

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