Overview
A licensed practical nurse is a clinically competent position that provides care to a group of home health patients/residents under general supervision/delegation of a registered nurse according to established policies, procedures, protocols and standards of practice and care. Effectively interacts with patients/residents, families, responsible party, and all health team members to assure resident safety.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial data collection on all patients/residents and follows up on data collection as per policy.
- Participate in implementing person driven plans of care as developed by the Registered Nurse within established policies and procedures and continually works to meet individual patient/resident needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient/resident and their clinical condition. Observe, document and report patient/resident responses to medications.
- Follow patient/resident, family and caregiver education plan of care as developed by the Registered Nurse, clearly communicates information and documents patient/resident response to education.
- Document according to current standards and policies.
- Plan for patient/resident discharge, collaborates with the Registered Nurse and discharge planners for long and short term patient/resident needs.
- Coordinate and direct patient/resident care appropriately.
- Perform charge nurse or building responsibilities when assigned.
- Utilize the principles of Relationship Based Care while performing duties.
- Promotes the Benedictine Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice by bringing the Mission and Core Values into the day-to-day activities of the company.
- Performs other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse, which must be in good standing
- BLS Certification.
- Valid Class A Driver’s License
- Acceptable driving record that meets Benedictine requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED
EEO/AA/Vet Friendly
Salary Range
$27.12-$33.06
Benefits Statement
A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.
