LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

BrightSpring Health Services
US - Mississippi - Greenville
June 1, 2024

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Job Locations

US-MS-GREENVILLE

ID

2024-145135

Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Position Type

Full-Time

Our Company

Overview

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine care, general observation of client's health status, assists the RN and physician in treatments and communicating with clients and their families/guardians. Reports changes in condition and/or additional client needs to supervisor.

Responsibilities

Providing 1:1 care for client following client's plan of care at all times while maintaining client's dignity and independence Monitoring client's vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the Case Manager and Physician
Administering medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and provided assessments of results
Completing routines as established by other care professionals such as PT, OT, Speech Therapists
Ensuring infection control policies are maintained at all times, reporting possible communicable diseases or infections and ensuring the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implemented
Accurately documenting nursing actions of all care given and communication with family, case manager, and physicians as well as documenting the progress and outcomes for established goals and informing physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs
Coordinating or ordering supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to insure adequate amounts are on hand at all times
Ensuring all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician
Monitoring incidents involving individuals, ensuring incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and informing case managers, and examining the individual following the incident
Ensuring all medical equipment is maintained and reporting faulty equipment to DME for repair
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

LPN/LPT/LVN Degree from an accredited college of nursing with current unrestricted registration and license in the state of practice
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and proof of car insurance
CPR professional certification
Experience in administering medications
1+ years of nursing experience preferred
Home health care experience preferred
Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds
Able to bend, stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk for periods of time
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing

About our Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit ***. Follow us on FacebookandLinkedIn.

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