Entry level licensed practical nurse Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Posting : Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN)

Job Summary :

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) to join our home health care team. The LPN / LVN will administer skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, following physician orders and the care plan under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position requires providing services in alignment with Agency policies, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities :

• Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Implement nursing care plans for each patient, ensuring compliance with physician orders.
• Provide nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Observe signs and symptoms and report changes in patient conditions, reactions to treatments, and medications to the physician and Registered Nurse.
• Teach and counsel patients and their families / significant others regarding nursing care and self-care techniques.
• Evaluate nursing services' effectiveness in collaboration with the Registered Nurse, assessing the impact on patients and families.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of patient observations, treatments, and care.
• Participate in medical record audits as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings, patient care conferences, and inservice training sessions as scheduled.
• Take on-call duty during nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.
• Submit any changes in schedule to the Director of Clinical Services / Clinical Manager on a daily basis.
• Participate in patient care conferences, identifying needs for specialized care, such as physical therapy or speech language pathology.
• Prepare and maintain clinical and progress notes for each patient visit.
• Assist the physician and Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments, ensuring proper sterilization and aseptic technique.
• Assist patients in learning self-care techniques as part of their recovery or ongoing health management.

Working Environment :

Primarily works indoors in patient homes and the Agency office, with travel to / from patient residences.

Job Relationships :

Supervised by : Director of Clinical Services / Clinical Manager / RNs

Workers Supervised : None

Risk Exposure :

High risk

Lifting Requirements :

Ability to perform physical tasks, including heavy lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Ability to engage in physical activity as necessary during patient care.

Requirements : Qualifications :

Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) of practice.

A minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience, preferred.

Acceptance of the Agency’s philosophy and goals.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in patient care.