Job Description

This full time position will primarily focus on providing treatments for various types of wounds in an assisted living environment.

The LPN is responsible for assessing patient health problems and needs, implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Provide skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or Clinical Supervisor 
• Complete evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication reviews 
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists and other individuals in the client’s care plan 
• Assess and chart observations of the client’s condition at each visit 
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing care 
• Work collaboratively with all members of the health care team 
• Provide education to clients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies 
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs. 
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions. 
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans 
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions 
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity 
• Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) 

• Associates degree required; Graduate of an accredited state approved LPN program
• Current and valid Virginia and West Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse license
• One year of LPN experience 
• Experience and comfort with providing treatments for various types of wounds
• Current CPR certification (required) 
• Driver’s License 
• Car Insurance 
• Car Registration 
• Strong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and establish trust with the client 
• Computer literate 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Excellent written and communication skills 
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (ex: lifting 50 pounds for transfers) 
• Home health care experience 
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred