Bilingual Licensed Practical Nurse (Clinical Field Supervisions)

Amazing Home Care is actively seeking a motivated and experienced Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to be the Clinical Field Supervisor of the Home Health Aides for our Home Care located in Bronx, NY.

Job Summary:

• To perform nursing procedures where a professional degree of evaluative judgment is required, under the guidance of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs selected nursing procedures on assigned patients by licensure, physician orders, and agency policies and procedures
• Assists with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the nursing care plan including the home health aide supervision of patient care.
• Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the patient care plan
• Undertakes patient/family teaching for self-care and continuity of care.
• Fosters a cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons.
• Becomes familiar with all resources necessary to provide a complete managed care program for the patient
• Documents accurately and completely in the patients clinical record and prepare oral reports
• Takes professional responsibility for self-protection during required work in potentially hazardous situation ie- handling of injectables, handling of blood and body fluids
• Represents self and the agency professionally and ethically at all times
• Complies with all applicable agency policies and procedures as appropriate
• Participates in scheduled patient care conferences, departmental meetings as requested
• Maintains updated professional knowledge and participates in patient education programs to ensure optimum quality of patient care

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with a valid and current New York State license and is currently registered as a licensed practical nurse according to Article 139 of the New York State Education Law.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of people
• Familiarity with Home Care and DOH regulations preferred

Benefits:

• 4 weeks of PTO and all Legal Holidays
• Travel reimbursements
• Employee Contributed Health and Dental Insurance

Bilingual is a MUST!

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