Licensed Vocational Nurse- PD

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

General Summary: Administer nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients and their families, and the referring Agency.

Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions

• Promote /exemplify the Company's mission, vision, and values at all times.
• Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, and evaluations.
• Participate in planning and implementing care with the RN through the Plan of Care (POC). Assist clients in recovering or maintaining life functions; prevent illness and relapse.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect clients and staff (OSHA).
• Assure the continuity of care through the delivery of quality patient care.
• Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers.
• Completes appropriate documentation promptly to ensure compliance with company policy.
• Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.

This description is a general statement of essential functions that are required to be performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision: N/A

Requirements

Experience

• 1-year experience as an LPN in a clinical care setting.
• Preferred home health experience

Skills

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
• If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.

Licensure/Certification

• A current license that is in good standing to practice as an LPN in any/all applicable states.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Current driver’s license in good standing.

On-going employment as an LPN requires maintaining a valid LPN license in the state where the nurse practices in and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing/walking is required.
• The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
• Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements

• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
• Manual blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope
• Thermometer