What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Visit Nurse - Home Health (LPN or RN) position at Home Care Network, Inc.?
Home Care Network (HCN) is a nurse-led, locally-operated home health care agency with an excellent reputation as an employer and provider of care throughout Ohio and Indiana since 1993. We are seeking an experienced, reliable Home Health PRN Visit Nurse (LPN or RN) to provide Visit Nurse care and services directly to our existing and new clients in Portsmouth, Ohio and surrounding areas in an as-needed capacity (PRN).
What we offer to fit your schedule and career goals:
- This is a PRN / As Needed position, which has varying hours and shifts week to week, with the possibility of some weeks having no hours at all.
- LPN or RN required.
- Those seeking additional cases / hours have the option to start with PRN hours and receive first priority to add additional clients/shifts.
- Standard travel for client coverage up to 60 minutes from employee's home is required. Candidates only seeking cases closer to home (<30 minutes) are still encouraged to apply but please specify travel limitations in application questions.
- Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between clients.
- Home care experience, or equivalent care environments, is required.
Other Perks:
- Flexible, customizable schedules.
- Autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture, with excellent Quality and Compliance support training for all caregivers and clinicians.
- Report to experienced RN Case Managers.
- Full-time employees are eligible for medical and other insurances, bonus opportunities, and additional employee benefits.
- All Employees are eligible for generous referral bonuses, quarterly awards and bonuses, and many other perks!
Compensation:
- RNs: $34 - $40 per hour
- LPNs: $27 - $30 per hour
Job Summary
A successful PDN at Home Care Network, Inc., performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization and agency. All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established policies and practices and state Nurse Practice Act. The LPN/RN delivers care to clients as delegated by the RN Case Manager.
Reports to: RN Case Manager; Clinical Administrator/Director of Nursing
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home healthcare setting, acute care setting, or equivalent nursing experience is required. A passion for providing excellent in-home care is a must.
- Active CPR and First Aide certificates highly desired (for speed to start care), but agency will provide recertification if required.
- Good interpersonal communication skills - written and verbal.
- Current driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.
- Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful.
- Excellent attendance record with past employers.
- Willingness and ability to pass a background check.
Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability:
- Provides professional nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Communicates appropriate status/condition changes to the RN per agency guidelines.
- Provides skilled nursing visits for clients as directed by the RN Case Manager. Follows the care plan established by the Registered Nurse.
- Recognizes and reports changes in client condition to the Case Manager and physician, as directed.
- Communicates information on a timely basis, consistent with agency policy and urgency of the situation. Communication is verbal, as needed, and through complete and accurate documentation in the clinical record.
- Scope of clinical practice includes personal care services, assessment of findings, medication monitoring and administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and nursing services within professional scope of practice and as delegated by the Case Manager.
- Individuals with the license designation of "LPN M-IV" may perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
- Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
- Makes recommendations on improvement of safety.
- Performs job in compliance with agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
- Accepts responsibility for professional nursing role.
- Follows applicable state and federal laws and agency standards.
- Attends all meetings as required.
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Refrains from discussing client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who do not have a legitimate interest in the person.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Agency Quality Improvement Program and pertinent activities.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Essential Physical Demands:
Frequent standing, walking/bending/stooping, occasional sitting
Weight handled; push/pull force: 10 - 20 lbs. occasionally, 20 - 30 lbs. infrequently; carry/lift: 5 -10 lbs. occasionally, 10 - 30 lbs. infrequently.
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Why HCN? Home Care Network, Inc. is a leading home health care agency with an excellent reputation as an employer and provider of care throughout Ohio and Indiana since 1993, with headquarters in Dayton, OH, and regional offices across both states.
- Being "nurse-owned" means that the decisions on how the agency operates are made by leaders who have been in your role and in this industry for decades.
- All of our Regional Administrators are experienced RNs, which we think helped us earn a top spot as a "2024 Best Health Care Companies based in Dayton, OH" from Zippia Career Experts.
Join our team of dedicated clinicians and caregiver professionals! Make a difference in our patients' lives and take your career in a new direction.
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Salary : $27 - $40