Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health
PruittHealth · Pilot Mountain, NC · 3 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Provide basic skilled nursing care under RN supervision, through proficient application of nursing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides basic nursing care and interventions to home health patients, according to state and industry best practices.
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of home care and competency in nursing for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of patient care.
- Monitors, documents and reports progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines
- Communicates with RN supervisors and patient care team (as appropriate) of any changes noted during care.
- Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., ABN's, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.).
- Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
- Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required.
- Follows established safety regulations and procedures and reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary.
- Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
- Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.
Requirements
- Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or a graduate of an accredited/approved LPN program.
- Minimum of one (1) year of practical nursing experience
- Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in state of practice.
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Liability insurance to complete home visits
- Current CPR certification
Qualifications
- Previous home health/hospice experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Acute care experience with adult and aging populations.
Benefits
- Top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential
- Progressive benefit plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunity for career growth
- Additional pay incentives
- Flexible schedules
- Great team environment