PEDIATRIC HIGH TECH NURSE (LPN) OVERNIGHT Th, F, S
Location: Colchester, Vermont
Description: Visiting Nurse Association is currently seeking to employ PEDIATRIC HIGH TECH NURSE (LPN) OVERNIGHT Th, F, S right now, this job will be reside in Vermont. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. PEDIATRIC HIGH TECH NURSE (LPN) Overnight Thrusday, Friday, and Saturday or any 2 of these nights.
Immediate Need!!!
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BASIC FUNCTION
To provide pediatric high tech care to infants and children in a home care setting, under minimal clinical supervision, as directed by a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with an established nursing plan of care. There is often a need to work evenings, weekends or holidays.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct pediatric high tech nursing care to patients under minimal personal and procedural clinical supervision, following an established nursing plan of care, including: use and care of feeding tubes and feeding pumps, administration of medications, assisting with general exercise and specific physical therapy regimens.
- Assist in personal care of patients: range of motion, bathing, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting/diapering, transfers via mechanical lifts, and other activities of daily living.
- Observe and report changes in patients’ condition to case manager.
- Prepare all required clinical documentation related to assigned activities, adhering to all relevant legal regulations, technical requirements of government agencies, internal procedures, and professional standards.
- In carrying out all clinical duties, adhere to established protocols, guidelines and standards for LNA care, consulting with senior clinical staff regarding unusual situations.
- Complete 12 hours of CEUs yearly.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
General administrative and moderate to minimal clinical supervision is received from an RN case manager, Clinical Team Leader or other clinical supervisor; following Agency, State and Federal guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Active State of Vermont License (RN, LPN, LNA)
- Previous experience working with special needs pediatric population desirable.
- Ability to communicate and inte! ract effectively with individuals and groups.
- Ability to identify emergency situations and act appropriately to provide assistance.
- Ability to travel extensively in order to conduct a home visit.
- Physical ability to perform all personal care activities and other essential job duties per current agency standards.
- Ability to complete additional training appropriate to the job prior to assignment.
- Possession of a current driver’s license.
- Automobile Bodily Injury Liability insurance with coverage amounts of $1000, 000 per person, $300,000 per accident.
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This job will be started on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 21:26:11 GMT
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