Home Health LPN

Job Title: Home Health LPN

Job Location: Jefferson City

Office: Beacon Home Health in Jefferson City, TN,

Job Status: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Develops and initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patients, families, and caregivers.
• Provides direct patient care as defined in state’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the Registered Nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Collects assessment data and performs observation to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s).
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the Registered Nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
• Other appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

The above statements are only meant 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in state of practice.
• At least three (3) years of nursing experience in health care, home health experience preferred.

• Current CPR certification required.
• Current Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently while being collaborative and able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Job may require heavy use of office equipment, including computer, tablet, and phone.
• Must have the reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, balance, see, talk, hear, and drive. Must be reasonably capable of lifting over thirty (30) pounds.
• Significant portion (>50%) of daily assignments may require travel to client/resident/patient locations or other work sites, via car or public transportation.
• Work schedule may occasionally require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures. I agree to request guidance from my supervisor if I am unsure of how to interpret any policy.

I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the Company or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.

This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures.