OVERVIEW Now Hiring! Full Time Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse DOE $38-$42 an hour plus mileage and benefits This position will cover: Gig Harbor/ Port Orchard Area, N. Tacoma Location: Signature Healthcare at Home 909 S. 336th Street, Suite 100 Federal Way, WA 98003

• Home Health Acute Care Patient LPN Training provided.
• Flexible work schedules: PRN, Part-Time or Full-Time, 10-hour shifts available, 30-to-40-hour work week, benefits offered for Part-Time and Full-Time employment.
• Learning opportunities: Wound Certification, Oasis Certification, MedBridge Account, many learning opportunities available for PRN, Part-Time and Full-Time employees.
• Growth Opportunities: growth opportunities to a Registered Nurse, Intake Coordinator and other positions available.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, Life/Disability Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, up to 4 weeks of PTO, 6 paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, cell phone/wireless keyboard, employee referral bonus, continuing education, and higher education reimbursement program.

Please apply online for this position here: https://signature-careers.com RESPONSIBILITIES The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following 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.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Evaluates need for and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and individualized plan of care.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• 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.
• Completes mandatory education requirements annually to maintain competence.
• Attends required staff meetings and patient care coordination activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager.
• Reports significant changes in patient condition to the patient's RN Case Manager.
• Meets productivity expectations.
• May be required to work outside of designated geographical area based on census fluctuations and current staffing.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities or other committees as assigned.
• May be required to visit patients in homes that are not clean, or in poor repair, have poor ventilation, are infested with insects or rodents, and secondhand smoke.
• Driving conditions may be difficult related to weather and/ or traffic.
• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable laws, rules, and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.

One (1) to two (2) years nursing experience preferred. Community health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

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