LPN - High Tech - Home Health and Hospice

POSITION SUMMARY :

To provide skilled high tech nursing care to technology-dependent individuals in a home care setting and in accordance with an established nursing plan of care. There is often a need to work evenings, weekends or holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS :

I. Education :

Associates degree or higher in nursing (or other appropriate discipline)

II. Experience :

Minimum two or more years of directly related home / public health, hospice and / or high tech nursing experience

III. License Requirements :

Current Vermont Nursing License (RN or LPN)

IV. General :

• Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency
• Able to speak, read and write in English
• Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work
• Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general public
• Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG
• Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
• Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position

WORKING CONDITIONS :

1. Traveling may be required

2. May work in community based settings, and clients’ homes and outdoors

3. May work during non-business hours

4. May experience :

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

1. Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours

2. Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to organization’s standards

3. Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees

4. Balancing-be able to maintain balance

5. Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level

6. Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment

7. Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties

8. Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :

I. Performance Standards :

II. Professional Accountability :