LVN/LPN-Private Duty - PRN

Supervision: N/A

Requirements

Experience: 1-year experience as an LPN in a clinical care setting. Preferred home health experience Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile. Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Licensure/Certification: A current license that is in good standing to practice as an LPN in any/all applicable states. Current CPR certificate. Current driver’s license in good standing. On-going employment as an LPN requires maintaining a valid LPN license in the state where the nurse practices in and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment.
• Physical
• Requirements: Prolonged standing/walking is required. The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs. Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions. Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Environmental/Working
• Conditions: Works in patients’ homes in various conditions. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases. Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
• Machinery/Tools/Equipment
• Requirements: Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance Manual blood pressure cuff Stethoscope Thermometer