LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse- Private Duty Nursing

Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Interim HealthCare of Richmond--is seeking--Private Duty Nurses --- LPN / LVN--to provide home healthcare for our patients. A Private Duty Nurse is responsible for taking care of patients with medical care needs such as G-tubes, ventilators, feeding tubes, and tracheotomy. Interim Healthcare is seeking experienced and dedicated nurses with home care experience in the Henrico, Chesterfield & Richmond VA areas.

• Follow a designated care plan in accordance with the patient's needs
• Observe client, perform assessments and record symptoms.
• Administer medication and provide treatments according to--physician's orders.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided.
• Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekend work needed!General Purpose: Provides effective and efficient patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the patient---s plan of care, applicable law and regulation, accepted standards of nursing practice, payor requirements and Interim HealthCare policies and procedures.Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited vocational school for LPN/LVN and licensed to practice in the state in which employed. License is active and in good standing.
  • Prefer at least 1200 hours of experience as an LPN within the last 12 months or participates in an office preceptor program.Essential Functions:
    • Recognize and report changes in the patient---s condition to the RN supervisor.
    • Complete timely and accurate clinical notes including addressing patient---s progress.
    • Assist the RN or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties.
    • Assist the RN in carrying out the patient plan of care.
    • Assist the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
    • Able to perform CPR.
    • Follows accepted standards of nursing practice.
    • Able to travel within geographic area serviced by office from assignment to assignment.
    • Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.
    • May have access to protected health information (---PHI---) necessary to fulfil the above duties and responsibilities.-- Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:--
      • Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
      • Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient.
      • Able to visually and auditorially observe the patient.
      • Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient and scheduling needs.
      • Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable.
      • Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport the patient.
      • Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical.
      • Able to effectively communicate, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to clients, client---s caregivers and family, and agency staff.
      • Able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks or functions.
      • Two (2) positive references.
      • Meets applicable state and federal health screening requirements.
      • Pass federal and state-required criminal and abuse background checks where required.
      • Verification of employment eligibility (I-9) in accordance with local, state, and federal law and regulations.Working Conditions & Physical Effort:--
        • Work is--performed in the patient---s home.
        • Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
        • Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely and assist patients with standing, walking and transferring.
        • Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers or palm, e.g., manipulate pen, syringes, vials, knobs or objects.
        • Medium physical activity that may require occasional lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required.

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