CWHH - LPN - LVN (contract)

Primary Function

The LPN/LVN administers skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence, as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with the established plan of care. The LPN/LVN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team as well as the patient/family.

Essential Functions

• Assists in providing nursing services and identifies the patient's physical, psycho-social and environmental needs as evidenced by observation, documentation, clinical record, case reference, team report and evaluation.
• Reports outcomes to assigned RN Case Manager.
• Participates in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Provides and ensures effective communication to patient/family, co-workers, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes and evaluations.
• Properly documents outcomes of interventions.
• Aids the patient/family in learning appropriate self-care techniques and assesses patient/family response to care.
• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA).
• Aids the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end-of-life care for Hospice patients.
• Aids in admitting, discharging and transferring of patients.
• Possible on-call duties.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Nursing skills as defined to be in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
• Proof of current Hepatitis consent/declination and TB vaccination record.
• Ability to use electronic medical charting and time-keeping software (Homecare Homebase).
• Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance coverage.
• Ability to recognize and maintain professional boundaries in relationships with co-workers, patient/family/caregiver.
• Ability to recognize an unsafe working environment and notify his or her supervisor immediately, and attempt to safely correct the situation to the best of his or her abilities as soon as possible.
• Participation in annual in-service and performance improvement programs.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.

Skills

• Current Nursing License in the Practicing State.
• Valid Drivers License.
• CPR Certification.
• Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing.

Pay Rate Range

37 - 40 USD hourly

Additional Notes

The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Benefits Information

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• 401(K).
• Commuter Benefit Program.