Pediatric LPN Licensed Practical Nurse in Kit Carson County CO
Description:
Nurses, we are hiring in Colorado! Join a team that CARES! KidsCare Home Health’s private duty nursing services enhance our ability to ensure quality patient care by providing collaboration between our nurses and our therapists. This creates a cohesive and dedicated medical professionals team for the children entrusted into our care. Please call or text Brittney Jackson at for more information!
Position Overview:
Serving children birth to 18 years old
Service areas:
Kit Carson County
Flagler, CO 80815
Denver, Aurora, Arvada, and surrounding areas
Castle Rock, Littleton, Parker, etc.
OPEN SCHEDULE/ AM shift/ PM shift!
NURSE APPRECIATION PROGRAM!
FULL-TIME & PART-TIME BENEFITS
Possible care required: Seizures, g-button, O2, trach, vent, total care
We offer sign-on bonuses and Referral bonuses!
Responsibilities
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 Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience Requirements
Current State Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License.
Current CPR Certification.
Must have transportation to office and patients’ homes.
Other Qualifications and Skills
Reliable transportation.
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
Pay range $28 - $30 per hour.
Please call or text Brittney Jackson at for more information about our competitive bonuses and benefits. With new cases daily, there are always opportunities for you at KCHH!
Regular Full-Time