Licensed Practical Nuse, Home Health - Full Time

OVERVIEW

The LPN performs nursing services that require the use of physical, social sciences, and nursing skills in the care of the sick, the conservation of health and the prevention of disease in a patient’s home. Responsible for the care of the patients assigned as directed by the registered nurse. Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Shift: Days

Location: Mercyhealth Henry Palmer Building - Janesville, WI

Pay Range: $23.65/hr - $37.84/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs skilled nursing care and collects patient data as ordered by the physician and directed by the registered nurse.
• Identifies and reports changes in condition to the registered nurse.
• Reinforces education provided by the RN and teaches basic principles of palliative and restorative care as well as chronic disease management
• Guides patients and families towards self-help in the recognition of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems. Teaches and validates patient and caregiver to ensure safe delivery of care.
• Maintains required records and documentation based on the care of patients and families. Documentation is submitted according to policy and ensures orders are kept current through communication with the registered nurse.
• Assists with implementing a plan for continuity of care that involves the patient, caregiver, other health care team members and community resources.
• Organizes, prioritizes and plans daily patient assignments effectively.
• Demonstrates proper use of PPE, hand washing, and bag technique to promote infection control and safety. Demonstrates understanding of safety in the community and work environment.
• Assumes accountability for assigned equipment (both medical and computer equipment).
• Participates in quality improvement activities. Attends appropriate continuing education in-services regularly and maintains professional competencies set by department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing OR

Wisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing.

Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.

A minimum one-year relevant experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE                    

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in state of practice

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is variable

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Adult (18 years – 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP    

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors                                         

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgement is required but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures

PAY RANGE:

$23.65 - $37.84

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

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