Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Interim HealthCare - Blakely, PA
Location
Scranton, PA | United States
Job description
Licensed Practical Nurse - 1:1 Adult Trach and Vent
in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Not all nursing paths are the same—some are genuinely better. No doubt, nursing is a demanding profession, but as an LPN for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll have total control over your schedule and the assignments you work!
As the nation’s first healthcare company, Interim HealthCare has created a career path for LPNs that makes work-life balance achievable and rewarding. Since 1966, we’ve been helping nurses pursue their calling to care for others without compromising their personal priorities. If you’re ready to experience the flexibility and fulfillment that Interim offers, you are made for this!
Our Licensed Practical Nurses LPNs enjoy some notable benefits:
- Specialty: Trach/Vent (willing to provide a refresher course)
- UP to $27 per hour
- 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift; weekdays and weekends
- PRN or part time hours
- Health insurance, referral bonuses, weekly pay, direct deposit, and more!
The Trach and Vent Nurse LPN provides effective and efficient patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the patient’s plan of care, applicable law and regulation, accepted standards of nursing practice, payor requirements and Interim HealthCare policies and procedures.
Essential Functions of the Trach and Vent Nurse - LPN:
- Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
- Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
- Recognizes and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the RN supervisor.
- Counsels and educates the patient and family in meeting healthcare related needs.
- Completes timely and accurate clinical notes including addressing patient’s progress.
- Assists the RN in carrying out the patient plan of care.
- Assists the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
- Follows accepted standards of nursing practice.
- Participates in in-services or training, as requested.
- Participates in the Office’s Emergency Preparedness program
Requirements of the Trach and Vent Nurse - LPN:
- Graduate of a practical (vocational) nursing program for LPN/LVN and has a current license as a LPN/LVN in the state(s) in which he/she practices
- Nursing license in the State of Pennsylvania
- Trach/Vent experience; required
- CPR Certification; preferred
- Reliable form of transportation
Interim HealthCare is America's leading provider of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time.
If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further. We offer the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner.
Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Interim HealthCare location is independently owned and operated. ©2019 Interim HealthCare Inc.
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