LPN / Home Health

Job Description

Description

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.​

PeaceHealth is seeking a LPN - Home Health for a Full Time, Variable position. 

Newly hired caregivers to PeaceHealth are eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus. 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of an RN, the LPN provides direct nursing care, within the scope of their license, to patients as directed by the physicians and other healthcare providers.Cooperative decision making is expected in the execution of duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement and evaluate patient care under the supervision of an RN.Participates in the development of a patient-specific care plan.
• Provide direct patient care including administering of medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Document patient care in health record according to department standards.
• Delegates, prioritizes, requests and accepts guidance and assistance from others to assure delivery of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Assists in the transporting of patients, specimens, supplies and equipment and in the maintenance and stocking of supplies and equipment to assure optimal functioning of the department.
• May triage patient phone calls, counsel patients, providing patient education, taking patient histories, administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds and monitoring patient vital signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS(required unless otherwise designated)

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited State Board of Nursing LPN program.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• A minimum of one year clinical experience as an LPN preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure as an LPN in the state in which nurse will be practicing.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Basic computer skills required including familiarity with MS Office applications
• Must have cooperative working and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to function independently.
• Proficient with IV’s

COMMUNITY/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES:

Southwest Home Health:

• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required.

SOUTHWEST PHYSICAL / COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to conditions involving minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments such as syringes or lancets. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.  EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.