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OVERVIEW Now Hiring! Full Time Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN DOE $33-$40 hour plus mileage Coverage area: Whatcom County Location: Signature Healthcare at Home 459 Stuart Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 to 5
- Home Health Acute Care Patient LPN Training provided. - Flexible work schedules: PRN, Part-Time or Full-Time, 10-hour shifts available, 30-to-40-hour work week, benefits offered for Part-Time and Full-Time employment. - Learning opportunities: Wound Certification, Oasis Certification, MedBridge Account, many learning opportunities available for PRN, Part-Time and Full-Time employees. - Growth Opportunities: growth opportunities to become an RN, Intake Coordinator, and other opportunities. - Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, Life/Disability Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, up to 4 weeks of PTO, 6 paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, cell phone/wireless keyboard, employee referral bonus, continuing education, and higher education reimbursement program.
Please apply online for this position here: https://signature-careers.com RESPONSIBILITIES The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act. - Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care. - Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. - Evaluates need for and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and individualized plan of care. - Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. - Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications. - Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. - Completes mandatory education requirements annually to maintain competence. - Attends required staff meetings and patient care coordination activities. - Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager. - Reports significant changes in patient condition to the patient's RN Case Manager. - Meets productivity expectations. - May be required to work outside of designated geographical area based on census fluctuations and current staffing. - Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. - Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities or other committees as assigned. - May be required to visit patients in homes that are not clean, or in poor repair, have poor ventilation, are infested with insects or rodents, and secondhand smoke. - Driving conditions may be difficult related to weather and/ or traffic. - Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable laws, rules, and standards.
QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing school License/Certification: Requires current nursing license in the state in which you are applying for work in, current CPR certification, current driver license in the state in which you are appl
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