Licensed Practical Nurse
Reports to: RN/Case Manager
Job Type: Part-time
Job Summary:
Provide nursing care to patients in the home setting. Observe and assess the client and/or caregiver to enhance the quality of life. Demonstrate individualized creativity in educating the patient and/or caregiver. Follow nursing policy and procedure per agency standards. Follow the plan of care according to physician orders. Demonstrate understanding of state regulations.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
- Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare setting.
- Excellent oral and communication skills.
Responsibilities/essential functions:
The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Perform nursing procedures according to agency policy and procedures.
- Work under the direction of an RN.
- Monitor reactions and patient progress using observation, assessment, and evaluation skills.
- Educate patients and family members according to disease process, medications, treatment
- options, and home care procedures according to the plan of care (POC).
- Report to physician and RN of adverse findings.
- Follow infection control policy in and out of the office.
- Document skilled visit according to guidelines.
- Maintain patient records according to policy and procedures.
- Follow state regulations.
- Coordinate and monitor patient care and services.
- Comply with HIPAA regulations in and out of the office.
- Participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, and self-study courses annually.
- Demonstrate efficient teamwork with the staff.
- Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
- Support quality improvement practices.
Salary:
Expected hours:
Medical specialties:
Home Health
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Weekly schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
