LPN, Home Health

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.

Responsibilities:
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 Registered Nurse, 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 audits and QA complies with reviews.
Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and inservices as scheduled.
Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.
Is responsible for submitting changes in schedule to Nursing Supervisor on a daily basis.
Participates inpatient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or language pathologist.
Assists the physician and Registered Nurse in performing specialized treatments and procedures as ordered.
Prepares clinical progress notes.
Observes aseptic technique and infection control practices.
Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

Qualifications:
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 judgement.

Working Environment:
Works indoor in the Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Risk Exposure:
High risk

Physical Demands:
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.