Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."

NHC HomeCare Chipley is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team! The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing services under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications:

1. Licensed Practical Nurse in the state where HomeCare agency is located or compact state if applicable
2. Graduate of a state approved vocational education program
3. One-year clinical experience is preferred.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides skilled nursing services as indicated by the plan of care and documents and according to policy/procedures and state practice acts.
2. Instructs the patient/caregiver in various aspects of patient care and disease management. Documents the patient/caregiver comprehension of and compliance with teaching.
3. Observes patient response to care/teaching and makes recommendations regarding revision of plan for patient care to the Registered Nurse.
4. Provides and documents skilled nursing care according to the established plan of care, policies/procedures, and standards of care.
5. Provides care to the patient including administration of treatments and medications within the scope of practice authorized by the license issued by the state for a licensed practical nurse.
6. Records and reports to the Registered Nurse symptoms, vital signs and other observations that may be indicative of care plan reactions and changes.
7. Follows and teaches infection control and safety policies and procedures.
8. Participates in on-going care coordination and maintains positive relationships with referral sources, physicians/other clinicians, patients/families, and other partners.
9. Participates with other nurses in taking weekend, night and holiday calls on a rotating basis, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
10. Continually strives to improve nursing care through participation in inservice activities, staff development activities and continuing learning.
11. Participates in and supports Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities including serving on the QAPI Steering Committee / Performance Improvement project (PIP) groups as assigned.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by the RN / Clinical Manager.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-chipley/

We look forward to talking with you!!

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