LPN Home Health

LPN - Home Health

Are you a motivated and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse looking for an immediate opportunity in the home health industry? Do you enjoy providing excellent patient care and making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families? If your answer is yes, then we have the perfect job for you!

I. JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 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.

II. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Nurse Practice Act.
2. Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
3. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
4. Collects assessment data and performs observation to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s).
5. 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.
6. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
7. Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
9. Follow written and oral instructions
10. Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
11. Must comply with all training requirements

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

III. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

1. Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program or be licensed in the state where the HHA is located.
2. Has three years nursing experience preferred.  Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
3. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
6. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
7. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

At River Valley Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. A career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve; we need to put our employees first.