LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Human Touch Home Care

Grand Junction, CO 81505

Job details

Pay- $35 per visit (typical visit: 30-45 mins / 5-6 visits per day)

Job type- Part-time (20-25 units weekly)

Flexible schedule- Day shift - Monday - Friday

Location: Grand Junction (Mesa County)

Mileage Reimbursement: $0.67 per mile

Full job description

Human Touch Home Care is hiring Licensed Practical Vocational Nurses in the Grand Junction CO

Job Description Summary

The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities including following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
2. Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
3. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
4. Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
5. Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (OT, PT, MSW, SLP) to the registered nurse and/or Administrator/DON
6. Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
7. Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
9. Participates in paid rotational clinical on-call (minimal)
10. Participates in once weekly case conference
11. Agrees to occasionally assist with CNA visits, in the absence of CNA

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
2. Three (3) years nursing experience/ preferred. Community/Home health experience is preferred but, willing to train the right candidate.
3. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state of Colorado or possesses a compact licensure.
4. Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
5. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
6. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
7. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
8. Must have reliable transportation and company-required auto liability insurance.
9. Willing to travel within 20 miles radius.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per visit (typical visit: 30-45 mins / 5-6 visits per day)

Medical specialties: Home Health

Experience: Home health,1 year preferred / not required

• LPN: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)