Pediatric Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse FullTime

Reports to : Director of Nursing

This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating total patient care while coordinating patient and family teaching.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Deliver professional nursing care to assigned patients.
• Assess patient's physical and emotional status, competency, home environment, safety factors, and family support.
• Provide information on patient rights, reimbursement procedures, and patient / family rights.
• Evaluate patient status, review and implement care plans, and communicate with attending physicians and clinical management.
• Perform nursing procedures and techniques as ordered by the physician, including administering medications and intravenous solutions.
• Supervise Home Health Aides as needed.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and support their efforts towards self-sufficiency and independence.
• Maintain patient clinical records and reports.
• Ensure quality care is provided by Home Health Aides.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Supervisory Responsibilities :
• Oversee patient care, including direction, coordination, and evaluation of care and staff.
• Responsibilities include selection and training of employees, work planning, performance appraisal, and addressing complaints.

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