LPN - HOME HEALTH

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• DIRECT PATIENT CARE
  • Assess and assist with managing patients total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process
  • Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN
  • Mets established productivity standards
• COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE
  • Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order
  • Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patients condition, as appropriate
• PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION
  • Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient
  • Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety
• COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
  • Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe
  • Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
  • Participates in care team conferences with co-workers
  • Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily
• STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate
  • Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient
  • Attends continuing education and in-services as directed and needed

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• LPN - Lic Practical Nurse
• GADL - Georgia Driver's License-Preferred
• PVI - Private Vehicle insurance-Preferred
• BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) And Certification(s) Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment