What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Home Health Care position at Licking Memorial Hospital?
LPN
Home Health Care
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager and in accordance with policies and procedures of Licking Memorial Health Systems, will provide Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) services to clients in the community.
Responsibilities
- Deals effectively with a diverse population of varying social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Assist RN Case Manager in providing assessments and ordered care to a group of clients within the scope of practice guidelines.
- Provides direct technical care to clients, including but not limited to, blood draws, blood glucose monitoring, wound care, catheter insertion, and dressing changes.
- Sets up routine medications, gives injections, takes vital signs, monitors pulse oximetry and provides educational instruction regarding care to caregivers, as well as, to clients.
- Contacts clients appropriately in order to consistently reassess and reevaluate the progress toward plan of care goals.
- Reports to RN Case Manager on patient status and progress made or not being made as appropriate.
- Assists with revision of plan of care under the supervision of the RN Case Manager.
- Performs and supports office administrative duties.
Requirements
- Required: general high school education, current license in Practical Nursing (LPN) in the state of Ohio.
- Must complete a 90-hour pharmacology course and pass National Examination for same.
- Must have a current Ohio drivers' license, with driving record acceptable to health system's current liability carrier.
- LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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