Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care - D.C.

PRN Position - Flat Rates Offered - $35/hour - $40/hour Children's National Home Care is actively hiring Licensed Practical Nurses in D.C. for openings with shifts available during the day, evening and weekends. Type of Case Shift Time Area G-tube Friday and Saturday 11p-8a NE, DC Vent Tuesday - Friday 4p-12a SE, DC Saturday 3p-11p SE, DC Sunday 7a-11p SE, DC Vent Tuesday - Wednesday 10a-5p SE, DC G-tube Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7p-7a NE, DC Vent Monday - Friday 9a-5p NE, DC G-tube Friday and Sunday 8a-8p NE, DC Vent Sunday 7a-11p NW, DC Wednesday and Thursday 3p-11p; 11p-7a NW, DC Vent Wednesday 3p-11p NE, DC Saturday 7a-11p NE, DC Children's National Home Care offers: * Steady Hours - Up to 40 hours a week available! * Competitive Pay * Varying Schedules * Paid Training * Referral Bonuses The LPN shall perform nursing care activities for clients as assigned. The LPN shall contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of clients care. Minimum Work Experience 1 year Nursing experience. (Required) 1 year Home care/pediatric experience. (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Computer Literacy Required Required Licenses and Certifications Licensed Practical Nurse District of Columbia or Maryland Upon Hire (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire (Required) Job Functions * Safeguards the rights of the client and protects all client information in a confidential manner quickly and politely. * Client assessment and clinical notes with the inclusion of vitals are complete, appropriate for client and submitted in accordance with agency policy. * Ensure proper use of electronic device and maintains entries that are confidential. * Care is planned and given according to age of client and all activities are documented. * Client education is documented throughout client chart. Referrals to other Services are documented in client chart. * Maintains knowledge of Home Chart contents and uses contents for education. * Clients are seen as assigned needs are appropriately met by identifying and prioritizing problems/nursing care needs. * Client/family encouraged participating in health care planning and casing conferences. * Health related client focused education. * Appropriate care is given according to the plan of care. * Modification of nursing care plan is recommended as needed when change in condition is identified. * Physician calls are made as warranted or change in client's condition. * Medications are correctly administered and documented. * All safety and environmental concerns in the home are identified per agency policy and procedures are followed and documented. * Appropriate response to emergency needs is met without delay. Must be able and know how to dial 911. * Charts are complete, descriptive and appropriately signed. * Nursing supervisor and other appropriate persons are consulted when needed. Assistance is sought when new and unfamiliar activities are performed. * Physician's orders on the plan of care are appropriately carried out. * A positive, courteous attitude is maintained with the physician to promote a good relationship with client, physician and nursing staff. * A cooperative attitude is exhibited to fellow workers. * Client needs and condition changes are communicated to appropriate persons. * Timely complete, concise, accurate and legible documentation is maintained in all records and reports including MARs, narcotic and vent measurements as appropriate. * Problems are promptly reported to appropriate person. * Unsafe nursing practices and irregularities in compliance with established standards of care, policies and procedures are reported. * Cooperates with and adapts to planned and unplanned changes in agency operations. * Reports to supervisor each work day per agency policy. * When requested assist with learning experiences for new HHA Aides and takes responsibility for client's welfare as new HHA Aide is assisted. * Equipment is maintained in good condition and properly stored. * Nursing bag is stocked and maintained. * Incident reports are completed accurately and promptly. * All charges are appropriately entered on charge sheets and charged out appropriately. * All established policies and procedures are followed. * Attends staff meetings and attendance is documented. * Participates in performance improvement activities in area of assignment. * Performs other duties as required or as responsibilities necessitate. * Carries out interagency assignments and communications. Good rapport is evident. * Assist with suggestions to improve the Quality and safety committee objectives. * Attends all required in-service programs, multidisciplinary team meetings and attendance is documented. * Conducts self in a manner that promotes positive relationship and teamwork among employees and between agencies. * Proper personal protective equipment is utilized such as gowns, gloves, eyewear, face shield, etc. * Responsible and accountable for own clinical practice. * Complete and maintain skills according to Home Care regulations. * Must be available for supervisory visits. * Work output is satisfactory. * Dependable and can be relied upon to fill responsibilities and commitments. * Adheres to visit schedules. * Frequently acts upon own initiative to perform acceptable range of duties. Exhibits resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles. * Employee responds or conforms to changing, new or unexpected situations. * Usually makes reasonable decisions in normal situations, in general, judgment is reliable. * All clinical skills as demonstrated on the skills assessment & demonstration check list (completed during new hire orientation) * Other job duties: * Performs other duties as assigned. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Employee Excellence * Demonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co-workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved * Innovates through improvement of care and/or efficiency of operational processes. * Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality All In * Embraces changes/improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new/improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems and resources that promote quality of care, safety and efficiency * Identifies, prioritizes and selects alternative solutions to determine best outcome Action Oriented * Maintains a high level of activity/productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands * Anticipates problems and attempts to solve before they develop Supervisory Responsibilities * None Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure * Category I: Job usually involves contact with patients or patient specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible. Protected Health Information Access Level * Level IV - Full Access Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer's needs, the service(s) rendered and the position's functions. Working Environment * This position operates in home and community environments. Physical Requirements * Medium Work: Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Travel Requirements * This position works standard and extended hours.

Created: 2024-10-22