Licensed Practical Nurse - FT - Days (73622) at HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INC

Dalton, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Personal Care, Emotional Support, Activities of Daily Living, Care Plan Implementation, Personal Hygiene, Infection Control, Vital Signs Monitoring, Foley Catheter Insertion, Enema Administration, Pain Management, Documentation Skills, Communication Skills, Independent Work, Driving Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER - DALTON, GA 30722 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Days Job Category: Home Health/Hospice Hours: 8AM - 5PM Days: Monday - Friday JOB SUMMARY Under the direction and supervision of the Hospice R.N. Case Manager, provides skill nursing care, personal care, emotional support, and assistance with activities of daily living to terminally ill patients in the home, the majority of who are over the age of eighteen. This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the patient's care plan and assisting the patient in maintaining good personal hygiene and a safe and clean environment. Qualifications JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate from an accredited vocational school of nursing. Licensure: Must have a current driver's license, valid automobile insurance coverage, and current LPN license in the State of Georgia. BLS CPR required Experience: Preferably one-year experience in an institutional setting or provided care to primarily geriatric patients. Skills: Demonstration of ability to complete personal, environmental and basic skilled and unskilled nursing care to include the following; vital signs, S & A's, foley catheter insertion, irrigation; administration of fleet and soap suds enema, infection control techniques. Administration of IM & SQ injections, dressing changes, monitoring pain and symptom control. Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, regulations, and medical equipment utilized in patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for a safe work environment. Skill in modifying documentation to meet intermediary requirements. Skill in preparing, maintaining and writing reports. Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with associates, patients, medical staff and the general public. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to work independently in patients' homes without direct supervision. Ability to drive self to various locations on a daily basis. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS Varies with patient's home environment. Moderate road and environmental hazards. Requires moderate mental effort in completing paperwork. Requires moderate amount of sitting while driving. Moderate amount of stooping, bending and lifting. Requires manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires lifting up to 50 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires ability to distinguish letters or symbols. Requires use of office equipment. Full-Time Benefits 403(b) Matching (Retirement) Dental insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) Employee wellness program Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts ICHRA for health insurance Paid Annual Leave (Time off) Vision insurance

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care and personal support to terminally ill patients in their homes. This includes implementing care plans and assisting with daily living activities.