Brighten Life Home Health is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN for Home Health in Montezuma Creek/Monument Valley!

 

At Brighten Life Home Health we are committed to making life better for the brave men and women who have risked so much to protect our freedom and country. Through our home health services, we strive to make a difference every day for every veteran we serve.

  Brighten Life Home Health is growing and excelling. We specialize in caring for Veterans, but we service all peoples. Our office is located in Blanding

 

Part-time and PRN available

$33.00- $36.00/hr

Mileage reimbursement

 

Apply today for a fulfilling and worthwhile career with Brighten Life Home Health!

  Responsibilities Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures. Implements the nursing care plan for each patient. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home. Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN’s/LVN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient. Participates in medical record audit as assigned. Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and inservices as scheduled. Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned. Is responsible for submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager on a daily basis and participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist. Prepares clinical and progress notes.  Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments. Observes aseptic technique as required. Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.   Qualifications Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing. Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.