LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Company: All Ways Caring HomeCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Join a team of passionate and caring clinicians who make a difference in people''s lives. Our nursing group focuses on compassion and meeting the needs of our clients in a variety of settings such as Home Health, Hospice, Residential and Private Duty. If your passion is outstanding patient care coupled with a desire to help others live their best life, then come work for us. Apply today!

Provide 1:1 care for client following client''s plan of care at all times while maintaining client''s dignity and independence

Monitoring clients vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the case manager and physician assessments

Administration of medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client''s plan of care and provided assessments of results

Complete routines as established by other care professionals such as PhysicalTherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapists

Insure infection control policies are maintained at all times, reports possible communicable diseases or infections and insures 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 informs physician, case manager, and families of changes in client''s medical condition and needs

Ordering supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to insure adequate amounts are on hand at all times

Ensures all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician.

Monitors incidents involving individuals. Ensures incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and case managers are informed; examines the individual following the incident

Ensuring all medical equipment is maintained and report faulty equipment to Durable Medical Equipment for repair

Other duties as assigned

Proof of current license as an Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing from the state(s) of practice

Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification

Ability to work in a home-like setting

Be able to bend stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk for periods of time

Able to utilize proper body mechanics while lifting 50 pounds

Knowledge of individual service plans, including understanding of client rights and health needs

Must have completed post secondary coursework to facilitate licensure as an Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

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