LPN Needed

Under supervision of a registered nurse, provides quality care to patients and performs technical skilled care in patient’s home in compliance with nursing standards, federal, state, local government regulations and company clinical policies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned patients based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or a Registered Nurse designee. • Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health services to patients/clients and families/caregivers. • Implements plan of care formulated by physician and Registered Nurse. • Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with plan of care. • Assesses and provides patient/client and family caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care. • Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards. • Participates in coordination of home health services with Registered Nurse and clinical management. • Assists patient in learning appropriate self-care activities • Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. • Documents and reports activity as required. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Licensed Practical Nurse in state of practice. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program. Community/home health experience preferred.