Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

The LVN performs selected nurse care under the direction of the registered nurse for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family and referring agency.   Ensure staff and other support resources are appropriately utilized and a high level of interdisciplinary team work is maintained through delegation of duties.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Successful completion of a certified licensed practical/vocational nursing program. 

• Licensed to practice as a practical/vocational nurse in the state. 

• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of clinical experience. 

• Six (6) months to one (1) year of previous home health or hospice experience preferred 

• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance 

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or Company requirements and is in good working order. 

• Must hold a current and valid CPR certification. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Provides skilled nursing care to clients as directed by the registered nurse and physician’s plan of care in accordance with agency policies. 

• Promotes and maintains client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse who is assigned to the same case. 

• Assists clients in learning appropriate self-care techniques. 

• Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of client care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals. 

• Prepares clinical progress notes and follows client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to the agency policy. 

• Assist the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures for which competency has been established. 

• Prepares the equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required. 

• Keep abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions. 

• Attends client conferences, meet with the quality improvement reviewer weekly and communicate regularly with the registered nurse. 

• Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations. 

• Complies with acceptable professional standards and practice.   

• Adhere to all of the Company’s policies and procedures. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Additional Duties   

• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.   

• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.    

• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every fourteen (14) days.    

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.