LPN- Home Health Job Fargo area,North Dakota USA,Nursing

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the direction and supervision of a Registered nurse, is responsible and accountable for the overall health status of their clients, including assessment, evaluation, plan of care, monitoring and reporting changes to the physician, RN, and family. The LPN may delegate selected nursing activities to CNA’s but retains accountability and responsibility for the overall nursing care.

Schedule

Rotating schedule of seven (7) days on and seven (7) days off, Wednesday through Tuesday. Twelve (12)-hour shifts, either 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Initiates, performs and completes assigned duties in providing care to variable client populations

Observes, identifies, and responds to the client needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and client/family education. In organizing and delivering care, the LPN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors.

Interacts in an appropriate manner with clients, family members, professional and other support personnel involved in the delivery of client care.

Provides effective education to clients and/or family members in relation to disease processes, medication and/or prescribed treatment regimens after collaboration with RN and/or health care team.

Documents client response to medication and/or prescribed treatment regimens and the reporting of any unexpected change in client condition to RN or provider.

Recognized urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or provider, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed

Maintains adequate and timely records and reports of evaluation data, interventions, and client & response to interventions

Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care provided

Practice of standard infection control precautions

Participates in agency quality management program measures

Participation in agency-directed in-service training programs as appropriate

Performs other related functions as required

Attends and participates in staff education and agency committee meetings as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Licensure:

Active unrestricted North Dakota LPN licensure in good standing
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers

Experience:

One (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three years, with one (1) year of home care experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge and skill in current nursing practice.

Ability to teach and assess the competency of direct service providers

Knowledge of the concept of interdisciplinary teams

Knowledge of the development of individual service plans for client care and the ability to participate in them

Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people, and to maintain constructive working relationships in dealing with them

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Additional Requirements

Special certification as appropriate

Valid, current state driver license

Access to a reliable transportation

Exposure/Risk Category: OSHA

Tasks involve occupational exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

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