What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Home Health position at Peoples Health Services?
Description:
Requirements:
Position Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care, treatment and procedures for clients in the home within the scope of training, state licensure, and agency policy.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the Registered Nurse or Physician in performing specialized procedures and duties.
- Provides prescribed nursing care procedures to assigned clients.
- Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating client care in collaboration with an RN.
- Provides health teaching and assist the clients and families in learning self-care techniques.
- Communicates and documents findings in a factual, concise and timely manner per agency policy.
- Documents services, client condition and response to treatment.
- Demonstrates safety precautions in compliance with OSHA, CHAP, and Federal and State standards.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Operates medical equipment correctly for client care.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate client care.
- Obtains medical orders which are carried out promptly.
- Recognizes and communicates changes and potential client problems in a timely manner, utilizing the proper chain of command.
- Uses good hand washing and aseptic techniques.
- Performs client care duties proficiently and safely; administering medications, performing procedures and treatments per agency policy.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Participates in the PI program by utilizing suggestion boxes, customer service, and brings matters to attention of management staff.
- Updates management regarding potential problems or concerns. Also responsible for consulting with clinicians or managers as needed.
- Maintains an understanding of the company’s scope of services.
- Participates in interdisciplinary conferences as required.
- Submits clinical documentation in a timely manner according to agency policy.
- Maintains a professional image.
- Uses appropriate phone etiquette.
- Promotes a customer friendly atmosphere for all visitors and ensures client confidentiality at all times.
- Participates in call schedule according to needs of the agency.
- Participates in accreditation program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Participates in in-service program.
- Performs duties as directed by Case Manager or Clinical Team Manager.
Requirements:
Education/Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program required.
- Current LPN license in the State of Florida.
- Minimum one year nursing experience.
- One year home care experience preferable
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance. .