Pride Health is hiring a Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our client's Raleigh, NC medical facility. This is a 13-week contract with the possibility of an extension, and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization.
Essential Function:
- Under the direction of the RN, assists in providing nursing services and identifying the patient's physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs as evidenced by observation, documentation, clinical record, case reference, team report and evaluation. Reports on outcomes to assigned RN Case Manager.
- Participates in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.
- Provide and ensure effective communication to patient/family, co-workers, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes and evaluations.
- Properly documents outcomes of interventions.
- Assist the patient/family in learning appropriate self-care techniques and assess patient/family response to care.
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA).
- Assist the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end-of-life care for Hospice patients.
- Assists with admitting, discharging, and transferring of patients.
- Possible on-call duties.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:
- Nursing skills as defined by accepted standards of practice.
- Ability to use electronic medical charting and time-keeping software (Homecare Homebase).
- Ability to recognize and maintain professional boundaries in relationships with co-workers, patients/family/caregivers.
- Current Nursing License in the Practicing State.
- Valid driver's License.
- Current CPR Certification
- Two years of experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing
Additional Information:
Location: Raleigh, NC
Job Duration: 13 weeks
Shifts: Monday- Friday, Day Shift
Hourly Pay: - $31 - $33/hour
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.