Description

The LPN is a member of the Physician Housecalls team. In that capacity they are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Company and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all Physician Housecalls policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and appropriate medication dosages
• Ability to deal with a variety of personalities and situations¬¬
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations as well as agency policy and procedures
• Complies with OSHA standards. Exercises utmost diplomacy and tact to provide excellent customer service for patients, practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with Company policies and HIPAA requirements.
• Participates in agency orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff
• Works independently but performs as a member of the team
• Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with patient and family emotional stress and tolerance/respect for different family circumstances.
• Documents interventions on nursing notes, accurately, legibly, with consistency, turns in within same working day.
• Takes physician verbal orders or phone orders, receives faxed physician orders, documents & communicates new orders to patient’s assigned nurses, updates medication profiles.
• Maintains regular communication with the Nursing Director and notifies of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues or change of condition
• Maintains current patient records as changes occur; provides input to the plan of care Is accountable for proper utilization of the patient’s plan of care.
• Receives home health patient lab results, faxes them to physician and notifies the facility.
• Answers telephone calls, processes referrals, and coordinates patient care, as request
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma/ GED
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a LPN in the state

in which they work.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of one-year of experience as a staff nurse in clinical setting
• Must have reliable internet, quiet designated workspace, and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.

Physical Requirement:

• The ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• The ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• The ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Must be available to be on call as needed