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Benefits :
Nest & Care is currently seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a PRN position performing home health visits, client assessments, and caregiver training for our clients in and around Montgomery County, MD
This position is ideal for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is passionate about providing exceptional home care to clients. Nest & Care is looking for a flexible, compassionate, caring, and self-motivated individual who is excited about working with elderly clients and mentoring caregivers. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will embody our mission to help individuals in their own homes despite changing physical and cognitive needs
ABOUT NEST & CARE
Nest & Care is a nurse-owned and operated level III agency offering 24 / 7 quality home care services
Responsibilities :
Assisting in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care;Conducting and documenting ongoing data collection related to patient / family reporting to the RN following guidelines, policies, and procedures;Providing care to the age-specific patient populations such as children, adolescents, adults or older adult-utilizing the nursing process;Providing direct or indirect patient care services including but not limited to medication administration;Demonstrating the ability to perform and respond appropriately in emergency situations;Completing nursing care documentation for assigned patients;Developing and maintaining effective communication with patients, families, physicians, colleagues, and co-workers, to ensure the ongoing provision of patient care;Performing tasks and / or interacting with patients, families, staff, and other personnel in a courteous, honest and compassionate mannerObserve patients, chart and report changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and take any necessary actionAdminister prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, and note times and amounts on patients' chartsAnswer patients' calls and determine how to assist themMeasure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirationProvide basic patient care and treatments, such as taking temperatures and blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages, or performing catheterizationsHelp patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, moving in bed, and standing and walkingWork as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventionsRecord food and fluid intake and outputEvaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessaryQualifications :
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or proof of successful challenge of LPN ExamMinimum of one (1) year of recent experience in a home care setting for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, within the period of two (2) yearsCurrent unrestricted LPN license in the State of MarylandCurrent IV CertificateCurrent CPR and First Aid certificationTB vaccination and Hep B vaccinationGraduation from an accredited and approved nursing program, as indicated by school transcript or diplomaClear criminal background and driving recordTwo professional references within the healthcare fieldPrior home care experience is strongly preferredSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and manage time effectivelyStrong interpersonal skills, including a willingness to teach and mentor caregiversComfort with technology; prior experience with electronic medical records preferredAbility to drive and travel to cases as assignedAvailability for weekdays and some weekendsCompensation : $50.00 per hour
Professional caregivers go by many names : homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.