Head Nurse - Quality Improvement - Home Care jobs in Portsmouth, OH

At Hallmark Home Care we strive to do our BEST so that our clients can be their BEST. Our skilled home care agency is focused on providing high quality care and ensuring that the staff is equipped with the tools and skills to do just that! Amber Home Care is a locally owned and operated agency in Portsmouth, Ohio and we are adding to our team due to growth!

We are searching for an energetic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team full time. Enjoy working one on one with your patients in the most functional environment possible --- their home. Work for a company where you are not just a number but a valuable part of our team. You will enjoy flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment focused on employee and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be patient care focused, organized, flexible, comfortable using a computer, and possess excellent communication & customer service skills.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is a nurse that performs basic medical tasks, including checking vital signs and feeding patients. They’re also responsible for maintaining a clear line of communication between a patient, their family and their caregivers. LPNs work under the direction of registered nurses (RNs) and doctors.

Qualifications:

· Possesses a current license to practice as a practical nurse in Ohio.

Responsibilities:

· Participates in the planning and coordination of total client care in conjunction with the registered nurse and the physician’s Plan of Care.

· Follow the nursing care plan for each assigned client.

· Observes the client, evaluates the care of the client and applies his or her knowledge of nursing skills to the clients to whom assigned.

· Accurately reports and records the client’s condition and care, including signs and symptoms which might be indicative of change.

· Prepares clinical/ progress notes of all care given and submits them weekly to the Agency.

· Provides and maintains a safe environment for the client.

· Provides teaching to clients and families as necessary.

· Participates in care conferences and staff meetings as necessary.

· Performs within limitations of preparation and experience.

· Keeps supervising registered nurses and/ or Director of Nursing advised of any changes in patient condition, progress, problems, complaints or any unusual occurrences.

· Performs treatments as assigned per physician’s Plan of Care. An LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform.

Organizational Relationship:

· Reports directly to the staff nurse and indirectly to the Director of Nursing.

Functional Abilities:

· Must be able to read 12 point type or larger.

· Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner understood by most persons.

· Must be able to stoop, bend and be able to lift and transfer clients.

· Must be able to travel to client’s residences.

Special requirements:

· Must have a reliable car, car insurance and a valid driver’s license.

· Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25 per visit Patient outcome based bonus additional after 90 days of employment

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse. (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portsmouth, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road