What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse- EPCH position at SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE INC?
Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement
SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.
Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
Greensburg, PA Location
Overall Function:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care in the home under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Supervisor, within the parameters established by State and Federal Regulatory Agencies and the Policies.
Essential Functions:
- Reports changes in the patient's condition to the primary nurse and appropriate supervisor.
- Monitor’s patient progress and environment on an ongoing basis and completes and submits reports and recommendations of monitoring.
- Completes all required documentation including clinical, statistical, interdisciplinary communications, patient care documentation and other medical information, in an accurate and timely manner.
- Participates in interdisciplinary conferences, communications, and documents all contacts with other service providers noted in the patient's clinical record.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Participates in resident or community education/informational programs and events, as required.
- Maintains contact and serves as a patient advocate with appropriate medical professionals, as required by the patient's needs and treatment.
- Performs other related duties as may be necessary or required to ensure patient safety, quality treatment, and successful operation of the program.
- Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.
- Graduate of an approved Practical Nurse Program.
- Current and Valid LPN licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Previous home health care experience preferred.
- Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
- Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to receive, understand and communicate information with effectiveness, and follow instructions.
- Ability to display a sympathetic attitude in caring for EPCH residents.
Available Benefits:
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
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