Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
Family Bridge Healthcare Services (FBHS) is a Private Home Care Medicaid Provider. FBHS is looking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in and out of the office 3 -5 days a weeks, hours 9:30am to 5:30pm. The field role of the LPN, will be monitoring the care of the Individual's in their private residence, the Individuals in the Community Residential Alternative (CRA) homes and overseeing the services provided by PCA/DSP/CNAs Benefits: (offered after 90 days) 401(k) Dental/vision insurance Medical insurance Life insurance Flexible spending account (FSA) Paid orientation Paid training Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Monitor and record Individual’s vital signs Medication Management Observe and report changes in the Individual’s physical condition to the Manager Nurse. Review and monitor Individual’s charts and documentation. Conduct training and education to employees. Update Health Risk System Tool (HRST) Oversee and monitor services provided by PCA, DSP and CNAs. Follow doctor’s orders for Individual’s medication and/or services. Enter progress notes and supervisory visit entries, documenting the Individual’s health status. Accompany Individuals with virtual appointments and scheduled appointments as needed. Communicate with the nurse manager and program coordinator with physician feedback related to medical appointment. Educate the Individual, family and caregiver for the Individual’s care to include: medication, special equipment, diagnosis, and care plan. Review, sign, date and record supported services when provided, entries include: Elderly Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) and incident reporting. Assist the Nurse Manager with changes in the Individual’s Care Plans. Communicate any concerns of the Individual with the Case Manager, Behavioral Specialist, Support Coordinator and/or the Individual’s support team. Skilled nursing and routine care procedures for the Individual under doctor instructions and orders. Document observations and complete progress notes of the Individual’s condition during and after each visit. Review Individual Service Plan (ISP) tracking of objectives and create a monthly report. Skills/Requirements: A current Georgia Nursing License. Must possess a current, valid LPN license in state of practice A minimum of two years’ experience in home health services or a related field. working with aging population is preferred. Ability to supervise caregivers. Proficient reading and writing skills, verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of current regulations, Compliance, Federal and State laws, and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) programs, and other government waiver programs such as CCSP, SOURCE, NOW, COMP, ICWP and Structure Family Caregiver, preferred. Ability to meet deadlines. Make independent decisions when required. Intermediate computer skills including the ability to prepare correspondence and reports. Complete Application on Family Bridge Healthcare Services website.