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MO-SSM Health at Home Wentzville

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, detail-orientated and able to work independently while following medical protocols. The selected LPN will provide care to patients in their homes. Duties include; medication management, Wound Care, Patient Monitoring, Personal care assistance, Education and support and documentation.

Schedule:

Typically 6 visits per day.5 days/week with every third Saturday (day off before that weekend)No call.

67/mile paid out every 2 weeks!

-$5,000 sign on bonus paid out on FIRST paycheck for eligible candidates!

Job Summary:

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivers care to assigned clients and performs direct care in accordance with an established plan of care.Delivers safe care at all times that is in line with physician orders, home health policy and established nursing care standards.Maintains communication regarding patient progress with physician, supervisor, staff and family members as appropriate to the situation. Reports patient-related observations to supervising RN on a daily basis.Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.Provides documentation that follows the established treatment plan, supports coordination of patient care, meets regulatory requirements and ensures reimbursement.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or educational equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

One year licensed practical nurse experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And     Driver’s License: State of Issuance     And     Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)     And     Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

     
State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And     Driver’s License: State of Issuance     And     Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)     And         Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State         Or         Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

2904000218 Home Care - West STL

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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