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LPN/ RN Position

Right at Home East Montgomery / South Bucks Counties, PA

LPN/ RN Position

Abington, PA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary

    Responsible for case management of assigned patients in accordance with Agency policies and procedures and all other applicable procedures, manuals, laws, and relevant professional standards.

    Essential Functions

    Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in a manner consistent with agency policies and the State Nurse Practice Act.

    Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to legal scope of practice.

    • Assesses knowledge level and identifies learning needs.

    • Plans, teaches, supervises, and counsels patient and family regarding physical care, measures to promote improvement/recovery, symptom/complication management, expected disease progression, social/emotional care, and community resources.

    • Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and modifies accordingly.

    • Promotes patient/family autonomy.

    Coordinates delivery of care along health care continuum utilizing agency and community resources.

    Communicates effectively and in accordance with agency requirements.

    • Relays significant changes in status to physician and other members of the team in a time period consistent with patient need.

    • Maintains patient records showing systematic assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

    • Documents legibly and according to Right at Home documentation guidelines and accepted nursing standards.

    Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication to accomplish patient and agency goals/outcomes.

    Uses professional nursing judgment to delegate selected nursing tasks when determined safe and appropriate.

    • Supervises those to whom nursing functions have been delegated on an ongoing basis and in accordance with regulatory and agency requirements.

    • Retains responsibility and authority for determining appropriateness of plan and implements corrective actions when necessary.

    Promotes an awareness and utilization of Right at Home in a positive manner.

    • Applies knowledge of clinical and administrative policies and practice procedures as outlined in Right at Home policy and procedure manuals.

    • Communicates potential risk management issues appropriately.

    • Reports abuse or unsafe/illegal practice as required by law.

    Education, Experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Availability

    • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one year's clinical experience within the past 5 years or completion of an accredited refresher course within the past 2 years.

    • Current State RN/LPN license.

    • Knowledge and ability to provide skilled nursing care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act. Current CPR Certification.

    • Use of an insured automobile and a valid driver's license or access to adequate transportation. Available for work on weekends and holidays as required.

    • Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job. Meets current health requirements to provide patient care.

    In-Service Training

    Assumes responsibility for professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others. Participates in in-service education programs. (This requirement need not be met exclusively through agency sponsored in-service programs)

    Working Conditions/Environment

    Primarily works in clients place of residence, travel required. Shift or visit times and days vary with clients’ needs.

    Notes/Special instructions

    The Agency cannot promise to provide you with a certain number of visits or hours in any given week. We

    cannot guarantee work close to your home or on a convenient public transportation line.

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.