Lpn nurse Jobs in Augusta, GA

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Job Summary
We are seeking a LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE to join our team. In this role, you will primarily be providing one-on-one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home, use a comprehensive and patient-specific care plan with innovative solutions. Spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence, operate with great attention to detail and a big heart. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients. Paperwork must be submitted within 48 hours to office.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and Clinical Director or RN Case Manager reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Performs clinical and progress notes or visits notes as required by assignment.
• Informs Clinical Director or designee of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
• Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Participates in and presents in-service programs
• Observes aseptic technique as required
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatment.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care technique.
• Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned.
• Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.
• Ensure all related documentation is keep up to date and on site
• Must perform duties following safety standards required for this position including but not limited to use of PPE’s.
• Must attend all training sessions required by the company

Qualifications

• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in state of employment
• Previous experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
• Valid driver’s license
• First aid/CPR certification required