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Full Time Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

DOE $35.00 to $38.00 an hour plus mileage and benefits

This position will cover Gig Harbor/Port Orchard/North Tacoma

Location:

Signature Healthcare at Home

909 S. 336th Street, Suite 100

Federal Way, WA 98003

Signature Healthcare at Home offers competitive pay and mileage reimbursement. For Full Time and Part Time positions Signature Healthcare at Home offers cell phone/wireless keyboard, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, very generous PTO plan up to 4 weeks of paid time off and 6 paid holidays, life and disability insurance, employee referral bonus, continuing education and higher education reimbursement program. Excellent career growth opportunities!

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com

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  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.

• 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.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State(s) of planned practice.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR
• Knowledge of geriatric population and their common needs and concerns.
• Capable of prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Capable of considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Possesses visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.