LPN Staff Visiting Nurse

About the role

Provides hands-on care to each assigned patient and delivers efficient and effective quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Accepts patient care reports and patient assignments from the RN Team Leader for all patients assigned.
• Collaborates with the RN Team Leader to ensure timely completion of assigned visits and submission of required documentation.
• Coordinates a weekly visiting schedule for all assigned patients and conducts visits according to the schedule.
• Contacts the RN Team Leader on a daily basis for any changes to the schedule.
• Notifies the RN Team Leader of any anticipated problems with the posted schedule.
• Establishes and maintains an effective and efficient visit route and provides direct patient care in compliance with the plan of care.
• Communicates frequently with the RN Team Leader, physicians, other team members, and the patient/family to coordinate changes in patient care and ensure appropriate follow-up and supporting documentation.
• Maintains a complete and accurate calendar book, including disaster codes, emergency information, due dates for lab work, etc.
• Completes assigned patient care visits in accordance with physician orders.
• Documents supporting information accurately and promptly, including visit reports, care plans, medication profiles, progress notes, revisions to the plan of treatment for recertification, discharge/transfer summaries, etc.
• Assists the RN Team Leader in maintaining a complete and accurate calendar book, including disaster codes, emergency information, due dates for lab work, etc.
• Participates in team conferences for all patients assigned to the nurse.
• Documents progress reports to the physician every 60 days.
• Oversees the timely requisition of indicated patient supplies in appropriate quantities.
• Obtains verification of physician licensure.
• Ensures adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and processes.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to business practices, business activities, and personnel.
• Attends inservices, seminars, or other meetings as assigned.
• Participates in special projects and overtime work when requested.
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse, currently licensed in the state of Tennessee.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of the home health care program and previous experience providing home health visits preferred.
• Computer data entry and word processing skills desirable.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide direct patient care and take on-call.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Adherence to healthcare protocols.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

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