Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
Company: Legacy Healthcare Advantage
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Licensed Practical Nursing- Pediatric Private Duty
NursingWORKING WITH LEGACY HEALTHCARE ADVANTAGELegacy Healthcare
Advantage is a Millennial solution to the Healthcare Arena. We
understand the obstacles, stress, and worries that come along with
finding that perfect medical professional opportunity. We
continuously build platforms where medical professionals from all
generations discover remarkable opportunities which balance their
life. From the CEO to the CNA, our partnerships will maintain
respect, trustworthiness, and genuine compassion for all.As part of
our growth and evolution as a company, we are looking for
experienced and licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide skilled
nursing in-home care. If you are driven by improving the lives of
others and would like to make a positive impact in patients'
health, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!THE "WHY"
BEHIND A NURSEPrivate duty nurses offer specialized, compassionate,
and one-on-one services to patients of all ages (in the comfort and
safe haven of the patient's residence) so that they can restore
their independence and live active, safe lives one day at a
time.Private duty nurses bring versatility to the nursing
profession and offer a wonderful alternative to traditional medical
care in medical facilities. They focus on providing services to
patients that need in-home monitoring, elderly individuals,
patients who require adjustments to treatment regimens often, and
patients with medical conditions that require frequent assessments
and care plan changes.By providing consistent quality medical care
in a patient's home, patients get highly individualized care for as
long as needed while their loved ones can visit them as well,
leading to improved social life. These highly skilled individuals
can reduce the number of medical appointments needed and also
alleviate the fears of well-meaning relatives. Knowing that your
loved one is in caring and capable hands can make a world of
difference.Benefits include:+ Flexible schedule+ Less stressed
environment+ Weekly compensationJOB SUMMARYThe Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) works as part of a healthcare team by providing nursing
and public health care services in a professional, efficient and
safe manner. In addition to assisting in planning and implementing
care interventions, nurses will have the opportunity to provide
medical attention, emotional support, and home health care for
children, adolescents, and/or adults with a wide range of
generalized to complex illnesses.The ideal candidate will be a
leader by example and demonstrate a passion for delivering
exceptional patient care. To succeed, you will need to be confident
working alongside all levels of management and be comfortable with
patients from diverse backgrounds.As a member of our healthcare
team, you will enjoy being part of a valued team where personal
advancement and the development of skills are respected and where
you will feel appreciated.RESPONSIBILITIESHere is a general
overview of what the role is but keep in mind that this is neither
exhaustive nor restrictive.+ - Under general supervision, provides
safe and effective nursing and personal care to patients.+ -
Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention,
implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established
philosophy.+ - Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful,
consistent, and continuous manner based on the plan of care.+ -
Monitors patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing
and heart rate, and initiates corrective action whenever the
patient displays adverse symptomatology.+ - Establishes and
maintains a professional relationship with non-medical staff to
ensure execution of developed treatment plans.+ - Explains
treatment procedures, medications, and physicians' instructions to
the patient's family and caregivers.+ - Records all care
information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely
manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate form.
Maintains confidentiality of patient data.+ - Performs in
crisis/emergency while maintaining a positive/calm approach.+ -
Keeps clinic workflow moving, focusing on productivity and
efficiency, including ensuring exam room is set up, and ordering
supplies and vaccines to ensure correct supply is on hand.+ -
Performs other related duties as required to achieve the goals and
objectives of Legacy Healthcare Advantage.+ WHAT WE'RE LOOKING
FORThe ideal candidate has the following:+ - Graduate of an
accredited nursing program.+ - Current nursing license, in good
standing with the State Licensing Board.+ - CPR certification from
an approved organization or the ability to obtain within a
specified time range.+ - Familiarity with hospital health, safety,
and sanitation standards and procedures.+ - Understanding of
confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.+ -
Knowledge of head to toe nursing evaluation for decision
making/problem-solving.+ - Demonstrate empathy, caring and
self-confidence; ability to pay attention to details, resulting in
thorough follow-through.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND ATTITUDEWe would
love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following:+ - A
professional, enthusiastic, and friendly attitude at the first
point of contact with patients.+ - Strong initiative and drive with
the ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a highly dynamic
work environment.+ - High level of interpersonal, communication
(oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.+ -
Able to understand people's reactions.+ - Ability to prioritize
workload and work independently.+ - Team player and ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships.WHY WORK
WITH US?+ - Supportive, high-achieving, and professional team
within a stable and growing organization+ - A supportive culture
that values work-life balance+ - Professional and Leadership
Training and advancement+ - Competitive starting pay and benefits+
- An innovative and effective approach to care+ - Excellent company
cultureCOMPENSATION - $18.00- $24.00 per hour - Weekly
compensationBENEFITS+ - Full Health Insurance - including coverage
for expenses health insurance doesn't cover; insurance plan that
covers costs above and beyond traditional health insurance
policies.+ - An account with MeMD--- from Aflac.+ - Access to a
24/7 doctor via telemedicine.+ - On-demand access to a
board-certified, U.S.-licensed medical provider from almost any
location.+ - Get a confidential diagnosis, along with a
personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions for common
medications using your phone or computer.+ - Treatment for
abrasions, bruises, minor headaches, arthritic pains, allergies,
hives, skin infections, bites and stings, colds, fever, sore
throat, cough, congestion, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, urinary
tract infections, eye infections, conjunctivitis, and body aches.+
- First Sun Employee Assistance Program (EAP).+ - Unlimited
consultation regarding, but not limited to, co-worker
relationships, discrimination and harassment, burnout, business
travel, job insecurity and workplace change information.+ -
Unlimited consultation services to assist with planning for or
responding to sudden or traumatic events such as workplace
violence, robbery or death.+ - Counseling regarding, but not
limited to, relationship issues, stress, coping with change, grief
and loss, family and marital issues, adjustment disorder,
depression, anxiety and domestic violence.+ - Coaching and
counseling regarding, but not limited to, drug and alcohol use,
mandated referrals, drugfree workplace issues, eating disorders and
gambling.+ - Confidential household money management consultation
on issues such as reorganizing the family budget, dealing with a
financial crisis, or becoming a more informed consumer.+ -
On-demand access to digitally delivered content, tools and support
address concerns such as depression, anxiety, job stress, work
conflict and worklife balance.+ - Free legal consultations
available telephonically or in-person; Consultation services are
provided by licensed attorneys. - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Dental
insurance - Disability insurance - Critical illness insurance -
Cancer/Specified-Disease insurance - Accident insurance - Health
insurance - Vision insurance - Paid time offSENIORITY
LEVELMid-levelEMPLOYMENT TYPEFull-timeEOE STATEMENTWe are an equal
employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.JOB
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