Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:15AM - 5:00PM with on-call requirements

Qualifications & Attributes

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of Ohio
• 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
• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
• Detail-oriented and observant
• Disciplined 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

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 RNC
• 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
• Maintains active LPN license in state of employment
• Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

Essential Functions

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements
• Knowshow to provide 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

Health Qualifications

• Must be able to meet all physical position requirements
• Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation
• An annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test
• Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below
• Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens

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)
• Rarely (1% or less): N/A

Transitional Work

• Answering phones
• Filing
• Computer work/data entry
• Attending training/continuing education
• Reviewing safety manuals & other educational media
• Assisting or performing other tasks within restrictions assigned

What We Offer

• Competitive financial incentives
• Guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to participate in 401k
• Company paid life insurance
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible schedules
• Support from a whole team
• Competitive benefits in the market