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Full- Time, LPN|Horizon Home Health and Hospice|Twin Falls, ID at Horizon Home Health and Hospice · Katori

Horizon is one of Idaho's oldest and largest Home Health agencies. We have been in business for over 20 years and currently have branches from Weiser to Twin Falls. We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values CAPLICO- - -Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. How we do it: CELEBRATING successes large or small. We hold each other ACCOUNTABLE with respect and professionalism. Our PASSION FOR LEARNING allows us to teach our team members the latest and most advanced Home Health and Hospice education. Our LOVE ONE ANOTHER atmosphere shows we work as a team with trust and compassion. The growth we have experienced reveals that we are INTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS with our processes and procedures. But what really sets us apart from all the others is our CUSTOMER SECOND philosophy. Employees are our main and most important focus. We achieve job fulfillment by promoting OWNERSHIP through the independence that Home Health and Hospice offers. Horizon is Idaho’s EMPLOYER OF CHOICE and we want you to join us as we PROVIDE LIFE CHANGING SERVICE to all those we touch.

Pay Rate Range From $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Nurse Practice Act.

Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.

Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.

Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.

Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.

Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

Participates in personal and professional growth and development.

Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program or be licensed in the state where the HHA is located.

Has three years nursing experience preferred. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.

Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

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