Internal Application: Full-time Home Health Nurse (LPN/LVN) Dekalb County
Home Health | Decatur, GA | Full Time
Our Company:
MedSide Healthcare is committed to providing superior in-home care through a wide range of services including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, medical social services, personal support and homemaker services to our patients in their homes. The primary goal of MedSide’s management and staff is to provide these services in a way which optimizes the dignity and independence of all of our patients. The growth of our company can be attributed to our employees' knowledge, skill and commitment to providing outstanding patient care and customer service.
Job Description:
Wound Care Nurses (Preferred)
Monitoring and recording member’s vital signs as needed; reporting abnormal readings to the RN supervisor
Observing member’s functional level; reporting any changes in the member’s physical condition and health care needs to the supervising RN
Assisting members, as needed, with medications; observing for possible reactions; reporting any reactions to the supervising RN
Notifying the supervising RN of any significant changes in member’s status
Completing an in-home supervisory visit with assigned members at least once per year to observe and monitor the in-home performance of the personal support aides
Completing timely, pertinent supervisory notes
Preparing progress notes and supervisory visit entries, documenting member’s current status
Teaching self-care activities to members, member representatives, and caregivers
Assisting with and/or providing member care as needed
Reviewing, signing and dating all clinical record entries (i.e.; service record forms, progress notes) made by the personal support aides supervised by the LPN
Collaborating with the supervising RN to update member care plans
Job Qualifications:
- Will complete 6 - 7 visits per day
- Must be willing to work in Dekalb County
Previous Home Health Experience (preferred)
Skilled Nursing experience required
Graduate of an approved Professional Nursing Program.
Current LPN license, with no sanctions, restrictions, or provisions, in the state of Georgia.
One year of related experience in a clinical environment
Compensation:
Full time position with Great benefits
Monday - Friday, one weekend per month on call
Paid orientation
Flexible scheduling
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