What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN position at Be Healthy at Home?
Job Summary: Provide nursing care to patient in the home setting. Observe and assess the client and/or caregiver to enhance the quality of life. Demonstrate individualized creativity in educating the patient and/or caregiver. Follow nursing policy and procedure per agency standards. Follow the plan of care according to physician orders. Demonstrate understanding of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare setting.
- Excellent oral and communication skills.
Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Demonstrate efficient teamwork with the staff.
- Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
- Support quality improvement practices. *
- Perform nursing procedures according to agency policy and procedures. *
- Work under the direction of a RN.
- Monitor reactions and patient progress using observation, assessment, and evaluation skills.
- Educate patients and family members according to disease process, medications, POC, treatment options, and home care procedures according to the plan of care.*
- Report to physician and RN of adverse findings. *
- Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations. *
- Coordinate and monitor patient care and services. *
- Comply with HIPPA regulations in and out of the office.*
- Follow infection control policy in and out of the office.*
- Document skilled visit according to Medicare guidelines.*
- Maintain patient records according to policy and procedures. *
- Participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, and self-study courses annually. *
The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.