Licensed Practical Nurse, Full-Time Days, 8a-4p, Somerset/Union , Atlantic Visiting Nurse

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse
Reports to: Assistant Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Delivers safe care according to plan of care and as delegated by the RN

• Meets agency productivity standards
• Documents care within time frames

• Collaborates with health care team

• Reports all findings to RN or designee
• Notifies MD of significant changes
• Seeks supervision appropriately

• Assumes responsibility for self development

• Maintains competencies
• Maintains knowledge of new techniques and standards of care

• Effective communication with Clinical staff

• Coordinators and Clinical Managers to facilitate care planning

• Assists RN in patient/family communication

• Provides written teaching material to support learning
• Assists in evaluating patient response to education.

• Documents all communication timely

• Timely communication with teams

• Assists in growth of the agency

• Accepts other assignments as needed to support agency

• Supports and encourages patient safety

• Reports all occurrences
• Instructs patient/family in safety measures
• Follows infection control practices.

• Assists in development of agency processes and procedures

• Provides orientation to new employees
• Cross trains to learn new skills
• Accepts other assignments as requested

Use of personal vehicle is required for home visits. Driver’s License verification required.
Job Qualifications/Experience:
• Current NJ LPN license
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute, subacute, or home care setting
• Experience using an EMR and excellent communication skills.