Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)
Core
Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in their place of residence under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Role type
Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (home health)
Builds
Home health care services for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Home Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing skills, infection control, patient care coordination, documentation, lifting up to 50 lbs, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity
Preferred skills
Hospice experience, flexible schedule adaptability
Technologies
Clinical record systems
Responsibilities
Identify patient physical, psycho social, and environmental needs; plan and implement care in conjunction with the RN; apply infection control and standard precautions; assure continuity of care; communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals; demonstrate professional growth and competency.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC