Comprehensive Benefits Package   •   Tuition Discounts   •   Career Advancement    

 

 

 

THE CARE CENTER, INC.

 

Full-Time and Part-Time Positions -LTSR

Butler, PA Location

$7,000.00 Employment Bonus Eligibility Over 2 years

 

 

 

 

Overall Function:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care in the home under the direction of a Registered Nurse, within the parameters established by State and Federal Regulatory Agencies and the Policies.

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Reports changes in the patient's condition to the primary nurse and appropriate supervisor.


• Monitor the patient’s progress and environment on an ongoing basis and complete and submit reports and recommendations of monitoring.


• Completes all required documentation, including clinical, statistical, interdisciplinary communications, patient care documentation, and other medical information, in an accurate and timely manner.


• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences, communications, and documents all contacts with other service providers noted in the patient's clinical record.


• Always maintains patient confidentiality.


• Participates in client or community education/informational programs and events, as required.


• Maintains contact and serves as a patient advocate with appropriate medical professionals, as required by the patient's needs and treatment.


• Performs other related duties as may be necessary or required to ensure patient safety, quality treatment, and successful operation of the program.


• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.