Home Health LPN

Location: Ponderay

SIGN ON BONUS OF $5,000 to be paid in increments.

* Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload.

* Review caseload with supervising RN on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.

* Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.

* Evaluates the significance of assessment findings and communicates pertinent information about the patient's clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion.

* Guarantees that changes in patients' clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician as per Agency policy.

* Educates patients, caregivers, families, and other staff as appropriate.

* Performs aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

* Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.

* Recommends for needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources.

* Follows the seven medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

* Follows up with obtaining lab results and notifies the physician of significant changes.

* Participates in the agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

* Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient's environment (e.g. environmental/safety/mobility risks) and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks.

* Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.

* Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

* Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice.

* Experience as an LPN/LVN commensurate with one of the following preferred:

* One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months;

* Six months home care experience within the last 12 months preferred.

* Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

* Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)

* Proof of current CPR certification

* Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance