Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary: Provide nursing care to patients in the home setting. Observe and assess the client and/or caregiver to enhance the quality of life. Demonstrate individualized creativity in educating the patient and/or caregiver. Follow nursing policy and procedure per agency standards. Follow the plan of care according to physician orders. Document all visits within 24 hours using the agency’s Software (Axxess) Qualifications/Educational Requirements: 1. Licensed Practical Nurse. 2. Excellent oral and communication skills. 1. Demonstrate efficient teamwork with the staff. 2. Demonstrate organizational and time management skills. 3. Support quality improvement practices. * 4. Perform nursing procedures according to agency policy and procedures. * 5. Work under the direction of an RN. 6. Monitor reactions and patient progress using observation, assessment, and evaluation skills. 7. Educate patients and family members according to disease process, medications, POC, treatment options, and home care procedures according to the plan of care. *