LPN - LANDMARK HOME HEALTH

Provides nursing services in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, on an intermittent basis to patients in their ...SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 

1.   Honest 

2.   Punctuality and reliability 

3.   Few mistakes or accidents; ability to work safely; ability to focus attention 

4.   Calm pleasant demeanor; ability to get along with others at all levels 

5.   Knowledge and skills to perform the job 

6.   Ability to solve problems, provide workable solutions and implement their actions.  

7.   Self-starting and self-directed 

8.   Self-critical 

9.   Scheduling flexibility and availability 

10. Organized and efficient 

11. Effective, efficient computer skills 

12. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 

13. Operate basic office equipment 

14. Maintain confidentiality  

15. Knowledge and skill of Home Health or Community Health Nursing. 

16. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others 

17. Ability to objectively analyze problem situations, provide workable solutions and implement their

      actions  

18. Ability to accept full responsibility for his/her actions and be accountable to the patient and Landmark

      Home Health Care Services 

19. Ability to practice with the ethical and quality standards of the practical nursing community. 

 KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED 

1.   Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing. 

2.   Current license through examination by the State Board of Nursing Examiners of Pennsylvania. 

3.   Minimum of two (2) year medical/surgical nursing experience preferred. 

4.   Current CPR certification. 

5.   Practical Nursing knowledge, preparation, experience, skill and understanding to perform required

      tasks.

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS 

Ability to move, lift or shift 100 pounds.  

Standing, walking, climbing and descending stairs 

Reaching over head and lifting 

Carrying/moving, stooping and bending 

Operation of a motor vehicle 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.  Driving involved. Visits patients in their homes who may have a vast variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. 

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE 

NOTE:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the job.