Essential Functions: 

1. Provides services in accordance with treatment plans and plans of care.
   • Performs or assists in performance of procedures in accordance with physician's orders and within the realm of practice for LPN.
   • Communicates identified patient needs to the RN and/ or Clinical Services Manager consistently and in a timely manner.
   • Notifies RN and/ or Clinical Services Manager immediately of any significant changes in a patient's condition.
   • Participates in monthly case conference.
   • Provides information regarding patients' rights and responsibilities and treatment plans to patients and/ or family members.
   • Responds to, and communicates, patient questions, concerns, and/ or complaints in a timely and professional manner.
2. Implements current nursing practice.
   • Assesses patient condition/ needs in every home health care visit.
   • Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by State or local regulations.
   • Transcribes, implements, and evaluates outcome of physician orders.
   • Maintains accurate, complete, and timely clinical notes and incorporates into clinical record at least weekly.
   • Implements appropriate infection control and safety measures and reports all hazards and accidents in a timely/ accurate manner.
   • Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
   • Promotes and maintains an Agency environment compliant with federal, state, and local regulatory health and safety standards.
3. Uses equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
   • Communicates information regarding patient equipment and supply needs to appropriate individuals in a consistent/ timely manner.
   • Demonstrates accurate and efficient utilization of equipment and supplies.
   • Communicates information regarding malfunctioning equipment and/ or inadequate supplies to appropriate individuals.
   • Communicates information regarding safe and efficient use of equipment and supplies to patients and their families.
   • Provides information about reimbursement of needed equipment and supplies to patients and families.
4. Actively participates in professional growth and development.
   • Participates in regular educational programs.
   • Demonstrates current knowledge of the principles of nursing practice.
   • Provides input to the development and revision of Agency clinical and administrative policies and procedures.
   • Participates in the development and presentation of educational programs as appropriate.
   • Maintains current professional license.
   • Attends Agency in-services.
   • Participates in the Performance Improvement Program.
5. Oversees clients and services in our non-clinical settings, e.g. Independent living buildings and private communities.
   • Ensures that client's needs are being met thru various non-clinical county programs.
   • Participates in Blood Pressure Clinics, Flu immunization Clinics, lab draw clinics, and Health Fairs as directed.
   • Redirects evidence of skilled care needs to Clinical Division as indicated for appropriate follow up.
6. Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary.