Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care jobs in Nevada

Description

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health - part-time needed!

Nightingale Home Healthcare was established 26 years ago with one purpose – to put our patients first. Nightingale provides patients with around the clock care and support. We offer a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, 3 weeks of PTO per year, one-on-one patient care, referral bonuses up to $500, and regular evaluations with annual merit increases. 

We are currently looking LPN part-time position to be able to provide the service in certain areas: Las Vegas, NV

The LPN’s overall responsibility is to provide direct patient care and case management to an assigned caseload in the home setting in accordance with physician’s orders. This includes admission of patients for service and determining and developing a plan of care.

Duties Include:

· Obtains medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member.

· Conducts a brief physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, ambulatory status, mental status, bowel and urinary regularity, appetite and type of diet.

· Interprets nursing services of the agency to patients and families as part of planning of care.

· Provides skilled care and maintains confidentiality of client’s situation, records and services provided according to HIPAA regulations.

· Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her nursing service to the individual and family.

· Submits all patient notes and/or visit records on a timely basis.

· Develops, implements, participates in the nursing care plans and coordinates total patient care.

Qualifications

Qualifications Include:

· Licensed LPN in NV.

· OASIS and Wellsky (Kinser) experience strongly preferred.

· Med-surge and wound care experience preferred.

· Physical within 6 months prior to first patient contact.

· Current TB results (within last 12 months) and CPR Certification.

· Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile.

· Ability to attend 2-day orientation at our Las Vegas office.

We are looking forward to seeing you as a part of our team.