Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

To provide prescribed nursing care services to the ill, injured, convalescent and disabled persons in the home care setting by following a Plan of Care (POC) according to the patients' needs. This includes comprehensive health and psychological evaluation, monitoring of the condition, health promotion and prevention coordination of services, teaching and training activities and direct nursing care.

Must use the ability to transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological and physical sciences in the application of the nursing process.

Must demonstrate knowledge and competency in performing baseline nursing skills as outlined in agency policies and clinical policies; maintains clinical competencies according to home care standards; complies with state practice act. Is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual's nursing experience and educational preparation.

Implements nursing care to patients in the home setting. Works under the direct supervision of an RN/MD. Administrators all medications and treatments according to Agency policy, accepted standards of care and home care guidelines makes readily visits as scheduled and participates in on‑call rotation as required.

Perform selected skills actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative or preventative nursing care. Assist with rehabilitation according to the medical care plan by encouraging patients to help themselves using their own capabilities. Report abnormalities in the patients range of motion, body mechanics or body alignment.

Identifies and determines priority of the patients' needs/problems, anticipates emergencies, complications of pathology and assists others in implementing complex care. Communicates effectively with the RN, patients, families and physicians.

Documents patient status in an accurate and concise manner as required by agency policy; addresses patients' needs and problems, nursing interventions and patient response, safety interventions and education and teaching. Provide a brief summary of the work performed and progress made (not to include admission). Submit clinical notes no later than 48 hours after visit.

• Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the Plan of Care.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the physician's orders.
• Assist with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the patients care plan.
• Recognize and understand the effects of social and economic problems upon patients and provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients.
• Help teach the patient the appropriate self‑care techniques.
• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• Assume responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in‑service programs and other on the job learning.

• The general physical and mental condition of patients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward changes.
• Stress in human relationships between the patients and staff personnel and between patients and their families and visitors.

Maintains a committed and cooperative attitude with staffing, promoting teamwork and harmony by readily assisting other staff and patients; participates in case conference/team meetings.

• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned or requested.
• Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care by attending in‑service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, goal setting, active participation in professional and related organization and individual research.
• Participation in the development and periodic revision of the physician's Plan of Treatment and process change orders as needed.
• Participate in the patient's discharge…