Home Care LPN - Full-time

About the role

The Home Care LPN position will work 80 hours bi-weekly, Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm. Holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient plan of care as created by the interdisciplinary patient care team, in compliance with departmental nursing policies and in accordance with the State LPN Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs patient/family education and teaching.
• Performs wound care using aseptic technique.
• Performs blood draws.
• Performs vital signs and pain assessment.
• Performs physical assessment.
• Communicates findings to supervising registered nurse, supervisor, or Physician.
• Works in cooperation with family/caregivers and team members to meet the emotional needs of patients/ families.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting patient care needs related to department staffing levels.
• Care Coordination activities in conjunction with the case manager.
• Schedules visits related to plan of care to meet patient care needs and ordered visit frequency.
• Discharge planning.
• Communicates patient status and changes in condition to Registered Nurse and other disciplines involved in care of patient.
• Participates in activities, which may include infection control reporting, adverse drug event reporting and other quality improvement activities.
• Attends and participates in required departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Assumes responsibility to attend continuing education programs that meet own individual needs, hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Initiates and sustains, as needed the implementation of orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the plan of care.
• Transcribes orders on Medication Administration Sheets with 100% accuracy.
• Administers ordered medications with 100% accuracy.
• Reports Adverse Drug Events appropriately.
• Documents medication administration is complete with 100% accuracy.
• Performs narcotic count at beginning/ending of shift.
• Disposes of medication according to protocol.
• Provides a safe environment of care.
• Uses equipment properly.
• Uses Proper hand washing techniques.
• Carries out basic infection control procedures.
• Disposes of dressings and other wastes according to protocol.
• Assumes responsibility for job development.
• Attends required education programs and attains minimum required continuing education hours applicable to practice in addition to meeting mandatory requirements.
• Affords assistance in orienting new employees.
• Stays informed of department/hospital events by reading minutes or attending staff meetings 100% of time.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one-year recent experience as an LPN in home health care, hospice, or nursing home facility.
• Must be a licensed driver with a reliable vehicle that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and proper use of equipment listed on the Department Specific Competency Tool.
• Effective use of proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies, and equipment.
• Effective communication skills and cooperation with team members in a respectful manner.

Skills

• Excellent observation, assessment, organizational and communication skills.
• Good nursing judgment.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.

Benefits

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off program.
• 403B retirement plan with employer match.
• Free financial planning sessions.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable.