Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Private Duty Nurse (PDN) at Avid Health  PDN-LPN is a member of the client care team providing skilled nursing services to clients in their personal residences, under the supervision of the Clinical Manager.

• Evaluates and treats clients with appropriate skill according to client’s needs under the supervision of an RN, Clinical Manager.
• Assist with providing continuity of care and emotional needs of client and family.
• Be resourceful in meeting client’s psychosocial needs.
• Verbal demonstration of client rights and responsibilities.
• Make decisions based on sound nursing judgments.
• Recognize and cope with emergencies appropriately.
• Ensure proper management of client services.
• Demonstrate competent use of equipment.
• Communicate information relevant to client care in accordance with agency policies.
• Observe client’s general physical, emotional, and mental status, and report any changes to the agency RN/CM or Customer Care Coordinator.
• Document all forms of communication with clients, families, and health plan providers promptly to promote continuity of care across interdepartmental functions.
• Build relationships with clients to encourage compliance with care plans and client safety.
• Maintain accurate clinical and shift documentation to update the system per agency guidelines.
• Manage client/contract satisfaction with high standards of customer service, communication, and documentation.
• Adhere to infection control policies and exposure control plan.
• Monitor and maintain clinical reports, including Infection and Occurrence/Complaint Reports.
• Promote safety and injury prevention in client and workplace settings.
• Maintain and improve skills through staff development programs and in-service education requirements.
• Participate in community outreach activities that promote the agency’s goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality in all professional areas and consider the needs of clients, families, other employees, physicians, visitors, and community members in a courteous and compassionate manner.
• Ensure all HIPAA regulations are adhered to.
• Follow Agency Policies and Procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Routinely required to sit, stand, and walk on variable surfaces, with occasional climbing of ramps or stairs.
• Routinely required to use hands for various tasks.
• May be required to reach beyond mid-line of the body, reach overhead or chest level.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• All employees must use universal safety precautions when performing tasks.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Ability to stoop and bend up to 2.5 hours per 8-hour shift.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON). Current, unencumbered LPN license in good standing. Must meet state and federal licensure/employment requirements.
• Travel:
  Travel is required. Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum of one year of home care experience. An additional year of nursing experience (preferably in a hospital) is required for conducting applicable training classes.
• Other Hours of Work:
  Varies; full time is at least 30 hours per week (Saturday–Friday).
• Skills and
  
  Additional Requirements:
  
  Understanding of branch office geographic/cultural requirements preferred; customer service oriented; able to liaise with patients, families, and other care providers; ability to use computerized systems; good verbal and written communication; ability to work well under pressure; bilingual is preferred.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Home Health Care Services

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