Acute Care, CPR Certification, Computer Skills, Direct Response Advertising, Documentation, Health Plan, Identify Issues, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Personal Care, Platform for Privacy Preferences, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
Job Description - LPN McCarthy Care Center (260518-50025181)
Job Description
LPN McCarthy Care Center - (260518-50025181)
Purpose of Position: Under the direction of the Clinical Manager/ RN Supervisor and within the Agency policies and procedures, the LPN follows the plan of care on individual patients within the guidelines of his/her licensure to provide for the safety and quality of care treatment or services.
Description
:
- Assesses patient and family needs, reports new or pertinent findings to RN and physician.
- Follows prescribed plan of care as completed by the RN in order to address identified needs.
- Adheres to daily patient assignments as directed by the Clinical Manager/RN Supervisor providing personal care, observation, procedures, and medication administration.
- Demonstrates the skills and judgments to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient, within the guidelines of his/her licensure.
- Assess, evaluates and reassesses the identified issues/symptoms patients are exhibiting, care provided and patient''s response on a continuing basis.
- Meets the safety needs of the patient using equipment safely and properly.
- Collaborates and communicates on a regular basis with the RN/Clinical Manager and members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.
- Assists patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources.
- Records documentation to reflect patient care. Documentation is clear, concise and addresses specifics of teaching, direct care and response of patient / caregiver.
- Knowledgeable about and adheres to the VNA compliance plan, policies and procedures.
- Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
:
- Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
- Current LPN license in MA.
- CPR certification required.
- Minimum one (1) year recent experience in an acute care facility.
- Homecare and computer skills preferred.
Schedule Details: Per Diem Hours, McCarthy Care Center - Monday-Friday Shifts 7a-3p, 3p-11p, or 11p-7a; Weekend 12-Hour Shifts 7a-7p;7p-7a, Occasional Weekends and Holidays
Organization
: Visiting Nurse Association
Primary Location
: Massachusetts-East Sandwich
Department: VNA-Hospice
Annual/Hourly: Hourly
Hiring Pay Range: $28 - $35