Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
This position administers skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence, as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with the established plan of care. Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team as well as the patient/family. Delivers care in compliance with State, Federal and Medicare standards and Pardee policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direct supervision of the RN. Collaborates with supervising RN on the execution of the patients plan of care. Assists physicians, RNs and health care team members with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families care to achieve desired outcomes. Administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments in accordance with practical nursing standards as allowed in the NC State Board of Nursing Regulations. Implements components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes.
Assists with the discharge planning and carrying out the patients teaching plan under the direction of the RN.
Collaborates with the RN and healthcare team to advocate for the patient and supports the patients psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs. Provides compassionate basic nursing care and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes and physician orders. Documents all patient activities in accordance with documentation standards.
Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner.

Other information:

Qualifications
Required
Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of North Carolina.
Must have current driver's license and vehicle insurance in state of employment, and the ability to travel within a 50 mile radius on a daily basis.
Two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Proficient verbal and written communications skills
Possess the ability to transfer, maneuver and lift incapacitated clients in the home setting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Home Care Support Service

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEPAV

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.  We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

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UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. With 15 hospitals across the state, UNC Health is committed to empowering health, not just health care. From Magnet recognition to being named Forbes’ top-ranked healthcare system employer for women in the entire Southeast, we're proud to say that our hard work is consistently recognized, awarded, and celebrated. 

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