Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical NurseLocation: Big Cypress
General Summary: Administer nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients and their families, and the referring Agency.
Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.
Essential Functions:
- Promote /exemplify the Company's mission, vision, and values at all times.
- Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, and evaluations.
- Participate in planning and implementing care with the RN through the Plan of Care (POC). Assist clients in recovering or maintaining life functions; prevent illness and relapse.
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect clients and staff (OSHA).
- Assure the continuity of care through the delivery of quality patient care.
- Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings.
- Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers.
- Completes appropriate documentation promptly to ensure compliance with company policy.
- Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
- Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.
This description is a general statement of essential functions that are required to be performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Supervision: N/A
Requirements:
Experience:
- 1-year experience as an LPN in a clinical care setting.
- Preferred home health experience
Skills:
- Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
- If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
- Must read, write and comprehend English.
Education:
- Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
Licensure/Certification:
- A current license that is in good standing to practice as an LPN in any/all applicable states.
- Current CPR certificate.
- Current driver’s license in good standing.
On-going employment as an LPN requires maintaining a valid LPN license in the state where the nurse practices in and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged standing/walking is required.
- The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
- Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
- Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Environmental/Working Conditions:
- Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
- Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
- Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements:
- Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
- Manual blood pressure cuff
- Stethoscope
- Thermometer