Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

A Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-home services to our patients.

* 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.

* Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.

* Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members (e.g. hospice aide, RN, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian, Chaplain or Hospice Manager)

* Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

* Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.

* Actively participates in Quality management program.

* 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.

* Master's Degree in ministry, counseling, or social work preferred.

* Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training preferred.

* Two (2) years or equivalent full time experience in bereavement counseling within the last three (3) years.

* Valid state driver's license and reliable automobile, current automobile insurance, and be willing to operate personal car necessitated by nature of job.

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

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

* o 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