Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
• Performs care by following order sets and goals made by RN.
• Observes and monitors patient conditions.
• Notifies RNCM of any changes in patient condition.
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage.
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care.
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.
• Listens to patient and family members.
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a LPN in an acute care setting is required; two years is preferred.
• Home care experience is desired.
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating.
• Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
• Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.
• Able to make appropriate nursing judgments.
• Able to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Detailed style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Able to follow directions and work as a team member.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

Essential Functions

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Documents all aspects of subsequent visits within 24 hours of visit to meet Medicare guidelines.
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
• Knows providing skilled care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Fulfills LPN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.

Physical Demands

• Constantly (66%-100%): Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills Computer/PDA Usage Hand/finger dexterity Hearing/Seeing Talking in person Hearing in person Vision for close work
• Frequently (34%-66%): Walking Sitting Driving Talking on the phone Hearing on the phone
• Occasionally (2%-33%): Bending Standing Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Stretching/Reaching Climbing Stooping (bend at waist) Distinguishing smell/taste
• Rarely (1% or less): N/A