LPN
Company: Brookdale Senior Living
Location: Quincy
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview Home Health LPN - Skilled Medicare Visits Full Time with Benefits Quincy, MA and surrounding area Nurse on Call - Home Healthcare by Brookdale, is a Medicare
certified agency providing home healthcare services. We take pride
in our strong reputation for furnishing the high quality skilled
nursing, rehabilitation and related services that our patients and
their families and physicians expect and deserve. We enrich lives
every day. Make Lives Better Including Your Own. The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of
our associates, so you'll receive competitive compensation and a
benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile.
The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. But you'll earn
more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your
career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health,
financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you
can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something
bigger than yourself. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and
military spouses are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Responsible for providing direct patient care under the
supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for following the
plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively
with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care
outcomes. Follows the plan of care, providing treatments and working
collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive
patient care outcomes. Provides direct patient care as defined in
State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to
end of life care. Implements current nursing practices following a
comprehensive assessment and plan of care. Provides accurate and
timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of
care. Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education
and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.
Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately
reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
Examples include Hospice Aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or
Clinical Supervisor. Uses and prepares equipment and supplies
effectively, adhering to aseptic techniques. Provides appropriate
pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to
treatments/medications. Participates in personal, professional
growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality
assessment performance improvement teams and activities. This job description represents an overview of the
responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An
associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her
supervisor. Qualifications Education and ExperienceGraduate of an accredited practical
nurse or vocational nursing program. Minimum of one (1) year
experience as a licensed nurse. Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsMust be
licensed as an LPN/LVN in good standing in the state(s) where
he/she will be providing services.Meets all additional requirements
for hire including state specific requirements. Must be a licensed
driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state
and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order. Management/Decision MakingUses limited independent judgment to
make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines.
Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows
when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them
personally. Knowledge and SkillsHas a working knowledge of a skill or
discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall
understanding of the work environment and process. Has working
knowledge of the organization. Expresses verbal and written
communication in a clear, positive and cooperative manner. Ability
to learn the hospice regulations and requirements, governmental
regulations and CHAP standards. Complies with accepted professional
standards and practice. Demonstrates good verbal and written
communication, and organizational skills. Understands principles of
pain/symptom management. Must be able to function in a stressful
work environment. Ability to market and deal tactfully with
customers and the community. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free
workplace.
Keywords: Brookdale Senior Living, Quincy , LPN, Other , Quincy, Massachusetts
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