LPN / LVN - Home Health
SSM Health
Columbus, WI
Flexible
$18-26/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- ShiftFlexible
Pay
Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivers care to assigned clients and performs direct care in accordance with an established plan of care.
- Delivers safe care at all times that is in line with physician orders, home health policy and established nursing care standards.
- Maintains communication regarding patient progress with physician, supervisor, staff and family members as appropriate to the situation. Reports patient-related observations to supervising RN on a daily basis.
- Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Provides documentation that follows the established treatment plan, supports coordination of patient care, meets regulatory requirements and ensures reimbursement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
EXPERIENCE
- One year licensed practical nurse experience
SSM Health at Home strive to provide the best quality care, offering a range of services, all with one goal, to keep our patients as safe and independent as possible at home.
We are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to travel to patient residences and facilities in the Columbus, WI territory to perform a combination of skilled nursing tasks.
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (includes rotating weekends and holidays)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires travel to patient homes and meeting locations.
Must maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
Must maintain an acceptable driver’s record per company policy.
Must maintain proof of current auto insurance.
Requires conduct of 20-25 visits/week, 4-5 visits/day (based on a 8 hours work day, 40 hours work week).
Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.