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Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Care CWR
Schedule Notes:
8:30 AM - 5 :00 PM 5 x 8 hour shifts Every other weekend required No Holidays or On-Call Home Care position to travel within Monmouth County
Job Summary:
The primary role of the LPN is to provide clinical support, under the direction of the clinical supervisors and/or RN professional to ensure smooth patient flow and physician and patient satisfaction. Serves as a liaison between the patients and the provider. Administers medications and treatments as per RN orders and completes all assigned tasks.
Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):
-Demonstrates knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Follows plan of care as directed by the RN and/or clinical supervisors.
Examples may include but are not limited to:
-Complies with appropriate physician orders.
-Observes, reports, and assists in meeting patient needs as per care plan.
-Records vital signs, intake, and output of other related responsibilities.
-Supports/reinforces patient teaching and discharge planning.
-Assists patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, and daily activities.
-Appropriately utilizes and cares for technical equipment and supplies.
-Assists physicians with medical treatments, exams, and surgical procedures appropriate to the unit.
-Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition, including changes in vital signs and/or blood sugars. Turns in assignment sheet for evaluation.
-Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Ensures adequate staffing needs are met through a willingness to float.
-Appropriately participates in emergent situations. Assists with and reassures patients and families.
-Assignments are accurately completed with appropriate supervisory counseling.
-Completes patient-related activities within scheduled periods.
-Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned service areas.
-Appropriately completes data collection, plan of care, and intervention of patient care. Utilizes data information systems appropriately.
-Clinical practice accurately reflects the Code of Ethics, Board of Nursing and the New Jersey Department of Health regulations, JCAHO, and institutional policies and procedures and promotes professional ethics/standards.
Required Skills & Experience:
-The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
-A strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-Fluency in the Spanish language preferred.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Current and valid LPN license in the state of New Jersey.
-Current and valid BLS/CPR Certification by American Heart Association.
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Schedule Notes:
8:30 AM - 5 :00 PM 5 x 8 hour shifts Every other weekend required No Holidays or On-Call Home Care position to travel within Monmouth County
Job Summary:
The primary role of the LPN is to provide clinical support, under the direction of the clinical supervisors and/or RN professional to ensure smooth patient flow and physician and patient satisfaction. Serves as a liaison between the patients and the provider. Administers medications and treatments as per RN orders and completes all assigned tasks.
Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):
-Demonstrates knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Follows plan of care as directed by the RN and/or clinical supervisors.
Examples may include but are not limited to:
-Complies with appropriate physician orders.
-Observes, reports, and assists in meeting patient needs as per care plan.
-Records vital signs, intake, and output of other related responsibilities.
-Supports/reinforces patient teaching and discharge planning.
-Assists patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, and daily activities.
-Appropriately utilizes and cares for technical equipment and supplies.
-Assists physicians with medical treatments, exams, and surgical procedures appropriate to the unit.
-Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition, including changes in vital signs and/or blood sugars. Turns in assignment sheet for evaluation.
-Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Ensures adequate staffing needs are met through a willingness to float.
-Appropriately participates in emergent situations. Assists with and reassures patients and families.
-Assignments are accurately completed with appropriate supervisory counseling.
-Completes patient-related activities within scheduled periods.
-Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned service areas.
-Appropriately completes data collection, plan of care, and intervention of patient care. Utilizes data information systems appropriately.
-Clinical practice accurately reflects the Code of Ethics, Board of Nursing and the New Jersey Department of Health regulations, JCAHO, and institutional policies and procedures and promotes professional ethics/standards.
Required Skills & Experience:
-The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
-A strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-Fluency in the Spanish language preferred.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Current and valid LPN license in the state of New Jersey.
-Current and valid BLS/CPR Certification by American Heart Association.
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