Licensed Practical Nurse

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician

• Performs care by following order sets and goals made by RN

• Observes and monitors patient conditions

• Notifies RNCM of any changes in patient condition

• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician

• Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage

• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care

• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions

• Listens to patient and family members

• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines

• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education

• Maintains active LPN license in state of employment

• Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal

• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences

• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings

• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company

• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.

• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.

• Documents all aspects of subsequent visits within 24 hours of visit to meet Medicare guidelines. Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.

• Knowledgeable with providing skilled care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Fulfills LPN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of one year of experience as a LPN in an acute care setting is required; two years is preferred. Home care experience is desired.

• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

• Ability to remain calm, have patienceand be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.

• Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.

• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.

• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.

• Detail-oriented and observant.

• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely

• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.