Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
Hiring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Part-Time/Flexible schedule for home health services. Immediate openings available for LPNs for Part time and flexible hours to perform health assessments for clients in their home to accurately assess a patient's health care status and physical needs, educate on disease process and Medication set -ups and reconciliations each visit. Visit occurs Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm according to patient’s need. Our agency is willing to train newly graduate registered nurses who are not afraid to utilize their skills/competency. Divine Home Care offers flexible scheduling of 1-2 days/week. Call, email or stop in today to apply. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Includes the following; other duties may be assigned): The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. 1. Demonstrate efficient teamwork with the staff. 2. Demonstrate organizational and time management skills. 3. Support quality improvement practices. * 4. Perform nursing procedures according to agency policy and procedures. * 5. Work under the direction of a RN. 6. Monitor reactions and patient progress using observation, assessment, and evaluation skills. 7. Educate patients and family members according to disease process, medications, POC, treatment options, and home care procedures according to the plan of care.* 8. Report to physician and RN of adverse findings. * 9. Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations. * 10. Coordinate and monitor patient care and services. * 11. Comply with HIPPA regulations in and out of the office. * 12. Follow infection control policy in and out of the office. * 13. Document skilled visit according to Medicare guidelines. * 14. Observe, assess, and document patient symptom and progress. * 15. Perform skills like wound care, medication set ups and other outline skills per agency policy 16. Maintain patient records according to policy and procedures. * 17. Participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, and self-study courses annually. * The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties. COMPETENCIES Basic to computer knowledge for electronic documentations Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abnormal disease process to report to physician Demonstrates accuracy in medication set-up and to maintain accurate medication reconciliations Problem solving, conflict resolution, and strong customer service skills Reliable, Dependable, Passionate, humility, integrity, positive attitude, and self-directed Excellent organizational skills, time management, accuracy, and attention to detail Culturally competent and sensitive to client and employee needs Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and effectively between the office staff and providers Participates in continuing education and/or other job-related training Adheres to and enforces company policies and procedures Requirements · Valid driver’s license & auto insurance · Current and valid Ohio LPN license · Clean background check