Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Altoona
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

Description City: Altoona Shift: 7AM - 3PM, 3PM - 11PM OR 11PM - 7AMPayrate: Up to $30/hr., pending experience and complexity of caseAs a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim Healthcare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients. What we offer our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN): Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives. Truly flexible scheduling - a dedication to work/life balance (Full-time (FT), Part-time (PT), PRN) Daily Pay option available No Overtime Required One-on-One patient care Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.
As a Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) you will: Provide in-home direct patient care according to the provider's prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery Assess and document patient conditions and report change as needed (vitals, blood/stool/urine, glucose, etc.) Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes To qualify for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position with us, you will need: Educational: Graduate of a practical (vocational) nursing program for LPN/LVN and has a current license as a LPN/LVN in the state(s) in which candidate completed at least 1200 hours of experience as an LPN/LVN or completion of the OCan contact ffice's preceptor programLicensure: Current unrestricted license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state associated with this position Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification Reliable transportation to/from care sites and/or work locations Practical trach and/or ventilator experience preferred, not required At Interim HealthCare, we know that being our best is non-negotiable - that's why we treat your family like our own. We take a patient-centric approach to address each individual's mind, body, and spirit, our caregivers work tirelessly to help their patients and families find peace. From our unmatched referral response times to our focus on quality improvement, the most beautifully complicated time of your life is our life's work.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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