What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health LPN/LVN position at Nurse on Call Home Care, LLC?
Job Summary
Provides care to residents in accordance with physician orders, recognized standards of practice and established
company policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
1. Assists in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment in the best interests of residents.
Ensures resident rights are maintained at all times.
2. Monitors residents within state licensure regulations; supervises and directs nursing assistants where
allowed by state licensure regulations.
3. Assists in writing care plans based on resident needs and change of condition.
4. Obtains and administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. Documents and reviews
medication and treatment sheets for accuracy and compliance with physician orders, professional standards,
federal and state regulations and company policy.
5. Monitors responses to care treatment plans. Possesses knowledge of medication interactions and notifies
Nursing Supervisor or designee of any issues. Adheres to company systems, processes and procedures.
6. Counts controlled substances with off going nurse or designee; secures and corrects reconciliation of
controlled substances during shift.
7. Ensures cleanliness and organization of medicine supply room and security of discontinued medicine in
accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy.
8. Assists with discharge process relevant to medication and treatment orders.
9. Possesses knowledge of OSHA regulations, infection control standards, and emergency procedures.
10. Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety.
11. Documents all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans and observation of resident overall
condition.
12. Attends training to maintain skill level and remain current in emerging healthcare trends.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Colleagues should perform all duties as assigned by
his her supervisor.
Education and Experience
Education as required to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN) and/or one to two years related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
LPN or LVN license. Basic CPR/first aid training.
Provides care to residents in accordance with physician orders, recognized standards of practice and established
company policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
1. Assists in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment in the best interests of residents.
Ensures resident rights are maintained at all times.
2. Monitors residents within state licensure regulations; supervises and directs nursing assistants where
allowed by state licensure regulations.
3. Assists in writing care plans based on resident needs and change of condition.
4. Obtains and administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. Documents and reviews
medication and treatment sheets for accuracy and compliance with physician orders, professional standards,
federal and state regulations and company policy.
5. Monitors responses to care treatment plans. Possesses knowledge of medication interactions and notifies
Nursing Supervisor or designee of any issues. Adheres to company systems, processes and procedures.
6. Counts controlled substances with off going nurse or designee; secures and corrects reconciliation of
controlled substances during shift.
7. Ensures cleanliness and organization of medicine supply room and security of discontinued medicine in
accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy.
8. Assists with discharge process relevant to medication and treatment orders.
9. Possesses knowledge of OSHA regulations, infection control standards, and emergency procedures.
10. Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety.
11. Documents all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans and observation of resident overall
condition.
12. Attends training to maintain skill level and remain current in emerging healthcare trends.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Colleagues should perform all duties as assigned by
his her supervisor.
Education and Experience
Education as required to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN) and/or one to two years related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
LPN or LVN license. Basic CPR/first aid training.
Salary : $50,399 - $63,899