LPN - Home Health - Full Time (Days)
Company: Mercy
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
We're a Little Different -Our mission is clear. We bring to life
a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional
service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique
gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most
of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and
discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100
Places to Work."Overview: -Responsible for providing skilled
nursing services to patients in their homes under the direction and
supervision of a Registered Nurse. Must assess, plan, implement and
evaluate patients needs and care. Performs duties and
responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values,
and Mercy Service Standards.Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program;
Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and
successful licensure.
- Licensure: Current LPN license in the state of practice. Must
be a licensed driver.
- Certification/Registration: Possesses and maintains current CPR
certification.
- Other skills & knowledge:
- Complies with accepted professional standards and
principles.
- Understands Hospice philosophy; issues related to death/dying
and grief.
- Complies with Unity Health Hospice Health Status
requirements.
- Has ability to provide good written documentation in a timely
manner.
- Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and
has ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
- Employee has significant impact on patient welfare. Effects or
errors in determining patient condition or administering medication
could be critical.Employee is frequently to continuously alone with
patient and must be able to handle emergencies without
assistance.
- Employee must be able to assist falling or fallen patient; must
be able to perform CPR alone.
- Individual homes may present poor lighting situations, exposure
to pets and other allergens, pest infestations and poor
cleanliness.
- Employee may be exposed to irate and abusive patients and
families.
- Employee must be able to assess home situation for possible
patient abuse.
- Employee may be required to drive at night and/or in hazardous
conditions; must be able to follow written/verbal instructions and
read a map.
- Employee must independently schedule patient visits in timely
and efficient manner; checking in with office daily to update
schedule.
- Employee has regular contact with agency staff members,
physicians, hospital or medical center staff, general public.
- Employee regularly handles confidential information.
- Preferred Experience: Prefer one year experience in a related
field. -We Offer Great Benefits:Day-one comprehensive health,
vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and
employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great
benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32
hours or more per pay period! - -We're bringing to life a healing
ministry through compassionate care.At Mercy, our supportive
community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the
tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of
care and transform the health care experience through advanced
technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our
communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.What Makes You a
Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go
hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense
of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're
also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver
excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds
like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. - LVN, licensed
practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse, home care, home health,
house calls, - Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive
position. -The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and
in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Keywords: Mercy, Fort Smith , LPN - Home Health - Full Time (Days), Healthcare , Fort Smith, Arkansas
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