KidsCare Home Health
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Boise, Idaho
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The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care to infants, children, and adolescents in their homes according to the physician's plan of care. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments, administering medications, and documenting clinical notes while collaborating with the healthcare team.
Candidates must hold a current State Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) license and current CPR certification. One year of home health or pediatric experience is preferred, along with reliable transportation to travel to patient homes.
Our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are responsible for the delivery and supervision of patient care through the nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Essential
Provide direct patient care to infants, children, and adolescents primarily in their home according to the active plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel. Provide services in accordance with a physician’s orders and in adherence to state, federal, and national accreditation commission regulations; under the direction and supervision of clinical supervision staff and the agency Administrator. Perform comprehensive patient assessments. Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies as ordered by the Document timely clear, concise, and accurate clinical notes in accordance with the plan of care. Notify the RN Case Manager of any changes in the patient’s condition. Provide and document education to patients and their families on specific details of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure that patients are receiving quality care, necessary to achieve, and exceed individual Uses appropriate infection control procedures and safety Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures. Other duties as assigned.
Education and Work Experience Requirements Current State Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) License. Current CPR Certification. Reliable transportation. Other Qualifications and Skills Must have transportation to office and patients’ homes. One (1) Year Home Health Experience, Preferred. One (1) Year Pediatric Experience, Preferred. Physical Demands/Working Environment Position regularly requires bending, reaching, standing, stooping, sitting, twisting, talking, and hearing. Push and pull 50 pounds (position patient, move equipment, etc.). Support 50 pounds of weight (ambulate patient). Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) as well as assist with weights of more than 100 pounds. Carry equipment and supplies. See information up to 24 inches away (monitors, computer screens, etc.). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please call or text Brittney Jackson at 945-210-6515 for more information about our competitive bonuses and benefits. With new cases daily, there are always opportunities for you at KCHH!