LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE- Continuous Care - Home Health of Broward

Per Diem Hours : Monday-Friday 8AM to 8PM

Monday-Friday 8PM to 8AM

Summary & Objective

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible to provide direct and indirect patient care services primarily on a visiting and intermittent basis in the patient's home in accordance with the policies and procedures of Catholic Home Health Services. Such care must be provided in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the agency, and as may be required by the Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager, Director of Professional Services, or the Administrator to ensure that the highest quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Functions

• Provide professional nursing services under the direction of a RN in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure / certification requirement, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions in the treatment of the patient / client's illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative care.
• Utilize a holistic approach in the provision of problem specific therapeutic interventions, teaching and training activities in accordance with the plan of care.
• Apply knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.
• Confer with the RN Supervisor regarding needed changes in the Plan of Care (POC).
• Accept verbal orders from physician were permitted by state law / regulations / Nurse Practice Act and communicate these orders to the RN Supervisor.
• Utilize a systematic, individualized goal / outcome driven approach in implementing the nursing plan of care.
• Apply concepts of agency's infection control plan and universal precaution in coordination / performing client cares activities to protect both patient and staff (OSHA).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Requirements

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements