Home Health - LVN PRN/Per Visit

Job Responsibilities

• Performs skilled nursing services under the supervision of a staff LVN.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervisor on the general physical and mental conditions of the patient.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by State regulations.
• Assists the physician and /or staff LVN in performing specialized procedures.
• Affords assistance to the patient with activities of daily living and encourages appropriate self-care.
• Prepares clinical and/or progress notes and incorporates them into the clinical record at least weekly.
• Reports to the patient's physician and other appropriate personnel pertinent changes in the patient's condition.
• Performs complex wound care if in-service is documented for specific procedure.
• Performs routine vena-puncture to obtain labs only if competency is documented in the personnel record.
• Receives and follows physician orders within the realm of practice for an LVN and within the standards of home health practice but may not alter the plan of care.
• Participates in in-service program, attending at least two in-service educational meetings per year.
• Participates in nursing report.
• Participates in staff conference regarding patient care.
• Participates in QAPI plan and process.

Job Requirements

• Adult/Geriatric Home Health experience required.
• Active, state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• 1-3 years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proof of current CPR, TB, and auto insurance.
• Reliable transportation.
• Kinnser experience (optional).