Experience: 2 years

Age: 18 years plus

Salary Range: Negotiable

Vacancy: 10

Job Nature : Full-Time

Posted Date : 06.11.2024

Last Date : 09.30.2024

Wellness Registered Nursing, P.C.

Home Health Care Services

Title of Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Director of Patient Services

Risk of Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens: High

Duties: Licensed Practical Nurse

• 1. Provide skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• 2. Performs selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative or preventative nursing care.
• 3. Is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual’s nursing experience and educational preparation.

Responsibilities: Licensed Practical Nurse

• 1. Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
• 2. Assists the Registered Nurse in performed specialized procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician’s orders.
• 3. Assist with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the client care plan.
• 4. Recognizes and understands the effects of social and economic problems upon clients and provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of clients.
• 5. Helps teach the client the appropriate self-care techniques.
• 6. Fosters cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in client care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• 7. Assumes responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-services programs and other on the job learning.
• 8. Prepares clinical and progress notes (not to include admission).
• 9. Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person client symptoms, reactions and changes including:
  • a. The general physical and mental condition of clients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward changes.
  • b. Stresses in human relationships between the clients and staff personnel and between clients and their families and visitors.
• 10. Observes, records and reports to the appropriate person the general physical and mental condition of clients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changes in condition.
• 11. Assists with the rehabilitation of clients according to the medical care plan by encouraging the interests and special aptitudes of the client and encouraging clients to help themselves using their own capabilities.
• 12. Further assists in rehabilitation by reporting any abnormality in the client’s range of motion, body mechanics or body alignment.
• 13. Actively participates in nursing organization and promotes and participates in in-service programs.

Job Conditions: Licensed Practical Nurse

• 1. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing in English is required.
• 2. The ability to access clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
• 3. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client’s condition and to perform client care.
• 4. Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of clients and the turning of clients.

Equipment Operation: Licensed Practical Nurse

• • Calculator
• • Multi-line telephone
• • Basic medical equipment

Company Information: Licensed Practical Nurse

Has access to all client records, personnel records and client financial accounts which may be discussed with the Executive Director, Director of Reimbursement, Employee Relations, and Quality Assurance department staff.

Qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse

• 1. Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• 2. Must be licensed in NY State as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• 3. A minimum of one year in home health agency or in a hospital setting. *Home health experience preferred.
• 4. Must have a criminal background check.
• 5. Must have current CPR Certification.

ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

UNEXPIRED-

1. NYS ID, NYS Driver’s License with:

   • Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate
   • US Passport, Permanent Resident Card and/or Employment Authorization Card and/or Employment Work Authorization Card

2. Social Security Card — (Original Only)

3. RN/LPN License- (Original Only)

4. HHA Certificate- (Original Only)

5. Proof of Address

6. (2) Professional References (Work)

7. (2) Character Reference (No Friend/Family)- Must be typed and on a letter head. Examples: School/Organization

   • Pastor/Church
   • Training School
   • Doctor/Lawyer/Teacher/Social Worker

WELLNESS REGISTERED NURSING, P.C. REQUIRES 2 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE LETTERS BUT WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT (1) REFERENCE LETTER FROM TRAINING SCHOOL.

7. Physical- (No less than 3 months old)
8. Drug Screen- (No less than 3 months old)
9. Rubella Immunization- (Lab report)
10. Rubeola/Measles (Same Vaccination) Immunization- (Lab Report)
11. Diphtheria/Tetanus Immunization
12. Flu Vaccination
13. Annual PPD and step PPD Result: (IF POSITIVE YOU MUST HAVE A CHEST-X-RAY REPORT) TB Screen (IF NEEDED)

If your PPD is Negative, please be sure to have the DATE & RESULTS information on Physical from.

14. COVID-19 Vaccines