Licensed Practical Nurse Lpn

Sentinel Home Health Care is currently seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurses, LPNs, for a position performing home health visits for our Charlotte, NC office. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Union, Gaston, Cabarrus, Rowan, Iredell, Mecklenburg counties.

Duties:

• Provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Performs selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative or
  preventative nursing care
• Is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual's
  nursing experience and educational preparation 

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care
• Assists the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the
  Registered Nurse under physician's orders
• Assists with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the Client care
  plan
• Recognizes and understands the effects of social and economic problems upon Clients
  and provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of Clients
• Helps teach the Client the appropriate self-care techniques
• Fosters cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other
  persons involved in Client care and by active participation in team and staff conferences
• Assumes responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active
  participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on
  the job learning
• Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person Client symptoms, reactions and
  changes including:
  • The general physical and mental condition of Clients and signs and symptoms which
    may be indicative of untoward changes
  • Stresses in human relationships between the Clients and staff personnel and between
    Clients and their families and visitors
• Observes, records and reports to the appropriate person the general physical and mental
  condition of Clients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changes in
  condition
• Assists with the rehabilitation of Clients according to the medical care plan by encouraging
  the interests and special aptitudes of the Client and encouraging Clients to help themselves
  using their own capabilities
• Further assists in rehabilitation by reporting any abnormality in the Client’s range of motion,
  body mechanics or body alignment.
• Actively participates in nursing organizations and promotes and participates in in-service
  programs

Job Conditions:

• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing in English is required. 
• The ability to access Clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is
  required
• Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical
  assessment of the Client's condition and to perform Client care.
• Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to
  maximum lifting of Clients and the turning of Clients

Qualifications for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

1. Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing 
2. Must be licensed in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse 
3. One or more years in home health agency or in a hospital setting, Home health experience
   preferred
4. Must have a criminal background check
5. Must have current CPR certification