LPN - HOME HEALTH

Company: Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Location: Bulls Gap
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Our Company
Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Overview
Adoration Home Health is currently seeking an LPN to support our Home Health patients in our Greeneville Branch. - The Home Health LPN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine care, general observation of client's health status, assists the RN and physician in treatments and communicating with clients and their families/guardians. Reports changes in condition and/or additional client needs to supervisor.
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Our comprehensive benefits include:

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• Competitive Pay
  
• Medical Benefits
  
• Flexible schedule
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Mileage Reimbursement
  
• 401K
  
• Employee discounts
  Responsibilities
  
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  • Providing 1:1 care for client following client's plan of care at all times while maintaining client's dignity and independence
    
  • Monitoring client's vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the Case Manager and Physician
    
  • Administering medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and provided assessments of results
    
  • Completing routines as established by other care professionals such as PT, OT, Speech Therapists
    
  • Ensuring infection control policies are maintained at all times, reporting possible communicable diseases or infections and ensuring the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implemented
    
  • Accurately documenting nursing actions of all care given and communication with family, case manager, and physicians as well as documenting the progress and outcomes for established goals and informing physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs
    
  • Coordinating or ordering supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to insure adequate amounts are on hand at all times
    
  • Ensuring all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician
    
  • Monitoring incidents involving individuals, ensuring incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and informing case managers, and examining the individual following the incident
    
  • Ensuring all medical equipment is maintained and reporting faulty equipment to DME for repair
    
  • Other duties as assigned
    Qualifications
    
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    • LPN/LPT/LVN Degree from an accredited college of nursing with current unrestricted registration and license in the state of practice
      
    • Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and proof of car insurance
      
    • CPR professional certification
      
    • Experience in administering medications
      
    • 1+ years of nursing experience preferred
      
    • Home health care experience preferred
      
    • Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds
      
    • Able to bend, stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk for periods of time
      
    • Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing
      About our Line of BusinessAdoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need. - Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. - We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. - Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. - For more information about Adoration, please visit . - Follow us on Facebook -and -LinkedIn. Additional Job Information
      LPN Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse -

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