Licensed Practical Nurse Job at AW Health Care (Saint Louis)

Job Description

Looking for More Time With Your Patients—and Your Family? Do you love providing home health care but find documentation overwhelming? Are you searching for better work-life balance and tired of charting after hours? At AW Health Care, we understand that the best patient outcomes happen when clinicians can focus on care—not paperwork. We’ve launched an exciting new program that allows you to do just that: deliver high-quality, 1:1 care while minimizing documentation requirements. With a flexible schedule, excellent clinical outcomes, and strong patient satisfaction, this role is designed for therapists who want to make a difference—without sacrificing personal time. About AW Health Care: AW Health Care is a woman-owned, independent home health agency based in St. Louis, proudly serving Missouri and Illinois for over 25 years. With more than 500 team members supporting over 1,500 patients, we are committed to delivering innovative, patient-centered care that makes a difference. Job Summary: A qualified Licensed Practical Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.

Job Responsibility

Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures
Implements the nursing care plan for each patient
Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned
Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate
Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition
Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home
Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse
Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient
Participates in medical record audit as assigned
Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and inservices as scheduled
Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned
Is responsible for: Submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor on a daily basis
Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist
Prepares clinical and progress notes
Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures
Prepares equipment and materials for treatments
Observes aseptic technique as required
Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques

Requirements

Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: Ability to participate in physical activity
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity
Heavy lifting
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis

What we offer

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)
Supplemental benefits (Short/Long-Term Disability, AD&D, Additional Life Insurance)

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