Job Information
ResCare Inc., dba BrightSprings Health Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / Grenada, MS in Grenada, Mississippi
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Home Health Job Locations
US-MS-GRENADA | US-MS-GRENADA
Line of Business Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Position Type - Full-Time
Overview
Adoration Home Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to grow your LPN skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting.
Responsibilities
Providing 1:1 care for client following client's plan of care at all times while maintaining client's dignity and independence
Monitoring client's vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the Case Manager and Physician
Administering medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and provided assessments of results
Completing routines as established by other care professionals such as PT, OT, Speech Therapists
Ensuring infection control policies are maintained at all times, reporting possible communicable diseases or infections and ensuring the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implemented
Accurately documenting nursing actions of all care given and communication with family, case manager, and physicians as well as documenting the progress and outcomes for established goals and informing physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs
Coordinating or ordering supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to insure adequate amounts are on hand at all times
Ensuring all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician
Monitoring incidents involving individuals, ensuring incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and informing case managers, and examining the individual following the incident
Ensuring all medical equipment is maintained and reporting faulty equipment to DME for repair
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
LPN/LPT/LVN Degree from an accredited college of nursing with current unrestricted registration and license in the state of practice
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and proof of car insurance
CPR professional certification
Experience in administering medications
1+ years of nursing experience preferred
Home health care experience preferred
Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds
Able to bend, stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk for periods of time
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services ("ResCare"), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.