Home Care Nurse - LPN

Description

Kore Cares is hiring a RN or LPN in the Mitchell area. We are searching for a part time nurse to help us make a difference in the lives of our clients!

**Bonus Opportunities - Up to 5% annually!**

• Low Stress
• Flexible Schedule
• One on one care to clients who wish to live independently at home
• This job is perfect for a LPN looking for supplemental income, low stress hours, and a great work environment!

Benefits to being a Kore Cares Nurse:

• Meaningful Work
• $24 - $40 depending on experience and nursing license (LPN/RN)
• Bonus Opportunities - Up to 5% annually!
• Kore Cares ranked in top 10% of Home Care agencies in the country
• 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Home Care Employer of Choice
• Management Team that Cares

Come be a part of a growing home care agency that makes it a priority to care for our employees while providing exceptional care to our clients. If you love to care for others and want to make a difference in people’s lives, please apply.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

·    Assesses the full scope of patient needs using the nursing process on a continuous basis

·    Observes signs and symptoms and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the physician and/or other appropriate health care professionals

·    Provides teaching to client and client family members

·    Delegates tasks to other Kore Cares personnel in accordance with the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act

·    Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet nursing needs of the patient

·   Nursing tasks may include but are not limited to: wound dressing, medication set up, monitor medication compliance, assess vital signs, assess skin condition, assess nutritional status, assess mobility, assess usage of glucometer, toe/nail care, catheter care, assess health, provide teaching/health education, communicate with physician and pharmacist, blood draws

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

·     2 years of LPN experience, preferred

·     Must have active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of SD

·     Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position

·     Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English

·   This position involves driving to clients' homes/apartments; this is a community based role. Employees are compensated for drive time between client locations. A valid drivers license and car insurance is REQUIRED.