Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care administers nursing care in a home care environment under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical supervisor. Provides basic medical care, including changing bandages, administering medication, and collecting specimens. Being a Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients by assisting with bathing, feeding, and dressing. Monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor. Requires graduation from approved LPN educational program. Requires a state license to practice. Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About the Client
6 y/o Male from Oil City, PA in need of care
Client Story
The client is a 6-year-old male who had open heart surgery when he was only a week old. After the surgery, he experienced complications with his left lung and it had to be removed. He relied on a ventilator for 2 and a half years, but is now recovering from everything that happened. Currently, he is very active and is making progress in his speech development. He is a well-behaved child.
Diagnosis
DiGeorge Syndrome, feeding difficulties, Gastrostomy status, essential hypertension, stenosis of pulmonary artery, acute post-procedural resp. failure, microcephaly, craniosynostosis, unspecified lack of normal physiological development in childhood
Skills Required
N/A
Hours required
Thursday: Night Friday: Night Saturday: Night Sunday: Day
Household Attributes
N/A
Care Start Date
02/01/2024
Hourly Rate
$28/h
Job Requisition ID
PDN-LPN-3604
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