The LPN/LVN will provide skilled nursing care to patients in their home under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provides service in accordance with the Agency philosophy, standards and policies.

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing in the home as ordered on the plan of treatment and nursing care plan.
• Evaluates the significance of assessment findings and communicates any pertinent information about the patient’s clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical position.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Provide in-service education per DON direction.
• Functions as a team member demonstrating collaboration with, and responsibility to patient, physician, interdisciplinary team.
• Adheres to all Agency, payroll, billing and documentation policies and procedures.
• Participates in Agency’s other mandated activities, as requested by Clinical Supervisor or Director of Patient Care Services including in-services and UR/PI committee.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Addresses and supports cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy.
• Promotes patient/family/caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patient’s/family’s cultural, ethnic and/or personal needs or preferences.
• Completes and submits necessary documentation in accordance with Agency policy and applicable regulations.
• Submits verification of completed visits in accordance with Agency policy.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences in accordance with Agency policy.

Key Job Requirements

• Must have a valid LPN/LVN license that is in good standing with the State.
• Experience as an LPN/LVN commensurate with one of the following:
  • One (1) year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months;
  • Six (6) months home care experience within the last 12 months.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Prior home healthcare experience is preferred
• Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing
• Ability to relate positively and favorably with patients and staff.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication along with good documentation skills.