Home Health LPN

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost-effective care following Advocates MVP of Stewardship. Working under the direction and supervision of the RN.
  • Utilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes.
  • Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence-based literature.
  • Participates in efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety.
  • Consistently demonstrates the ability to thoroughly and decisively document to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
• Care and Service Coordination: Practices as an effective team member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following Advocates MVP of Partnership.
  • Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Consults with RN as to action based on observation.
  • Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for all patients including those with complex problems.
  • Prioritizes and organizes patient care based on established plan of care, ensures clear hand-off communication to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients, utilizing excellent communication techniques like SBAR and 5P's.
  • Actively participates in interdisciplinary case conferences. (As appropriate based on employment status).
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect