Job Details
HSC Home Care is actively hiring Licensed Practical Nurses in Maryland for openings with shifts available during the day, evening and weekends.
HSC 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)
Minimum Education
Must have successfully completed an educational program that led
to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse which is approved by the
board of nursing with standards to be equivalent to the standards of
the District of Columbia/Maryland.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse District of Columbia or Maryland Upon Hire (Required)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Computer Literacy 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.