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Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Gastonia, NC

PRN

 

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine care, general observation of client’s health status, assists the RN and physician in treatments and communicating with clients and their families/guardians. Reports changes in condition and/or additional client needs to supervisor.

 

Adoration Health’s comprehensive benefits include:

401(k) Retirement Savings PlanFlexible SchedulingCompetitive Pay Rates

*Eligibility based on location

 

Responsibilities Providing 1:1 care for client following client's plan of care at all times while maintaining client's dignity and independenceMonitoring client’s vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the Case Manager and PhysicianAdministering medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and provided assessments of resultsCompleting routines as established by other care professionals such as PT, OT, Speech TherapistsEnsuring infection control policies are maintained at all times, reporting possible communicable diseases or infections and ensuring the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implementedAccurately 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 informing physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needsCoordinating or ordering supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to insure adequate amounts are on hand at all timesEnsuring all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physicianMonitoring incidents involving individuals, ensuring incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and informing case managers, and examining the individual following the incidentEnsuring all medical equipment is maintained and reporting faulty equipment to DME for repairOther duties as assigned Qualifications LPN/LPT/LVN Degree from an accredited college of nursing with current unrestricted registration and license in the state of practiceValid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of car insuranceCPR professional certificationExperience in administering medications1+ years of nursing experience preferredHome health care experience preferredAble to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 poundsAble to bend, stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk for periods of timeMust be able to communicate both verbally and in writing About our Line of Business Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need.  Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization.  We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived.  Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company.  For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.