Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

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The Home Option is looking to hire a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Needs 1 full time night shift.
The Home Option provides personalized medical care to help people live their best lives. We take care of patients recovering from surgery or illness, coping with a difficult health challenge, or seeking end-of-life care. We believe our calling is to offer every patient the same level of care wed give to our own families. Come join our team of compassionate caregivers that deliver the highest quality care day in and day out.
We Offer
Great culture and team atmosphere
Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous time off accruals
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Employee Discount Programs
Work/life balance

RN What Youll Do

Provide visits as assigned by the Clinical Services Manager, including the assessment, determination of eligibility, admissions processing, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of the nursing process. Assignments will vary depending on licensure.
Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family's needs and coordinate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care.
Provide visits to assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care.
Perform therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician.
Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family, as applicable to licensure.
Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely.

LPN What Youll Do

Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse
Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state.
At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing (preferred).

LPN

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
Has three (3) years of nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.

Home health experience preferred.
Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
Must have reliable transportation, current drivers license and appropriate automobile insurance.

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