JOB SUMMARY:

A large national home care provider is seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to clients in the home as delegated by, and under the supervision of, the Registered Nurse.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Preferably 1 year of experience in an acute care setting, or equivalent experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently. (Must be able to lift 80-100lbs).
• Read, speak and write English in order to fulfill job functions in an understandable way.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in implementation of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Communicate significant findings, problems and changes, in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
• Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Suggest revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
• Remain available to the RN Case Manager during normal business office hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.
• Document medication regimen and update medication profile according to established procedures.
• Treat patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure all nursing notes, and supply logs/visit logs are accurate and turned into office according to office policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current status of requirements of third party payor, by identifying and reporting potential payment/coverage problems to appropriate supervisor.
• Responsible for protecting patient and staff privacy and confidentiality at all times pursuant to the HIPAA Privacy  Final Rule.
• Maintain availability by phone as directed by company policy.
• Report to work and patient homes promptly as directed.
• Handle the personal property of patients and their families with care.
• Follow all infection control guidelines and standards per Agency policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.