Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Home Health Nurse

This statement sets forth the basic tasks and duties of the job, however it is not intended to provide a detailed description of all functions that may be required to perform the job satisfactorily.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician on a continuous basis.
• Prepare visit/shift reports and updates/summarizes patient records
• Assist with prescribed medications for patients
• Take vital signs as prescribed.
• May record and restock medication inventories.
• Assure that established infection control practices are maintained.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor.
• Keep the supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients' personal care information.
• To act at all times in a professional manner to visitors, staff and residents in the community.
• Attendance on the job as scheduled.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Holds a current license in good standing as a RN or LPN in the state of practice
• CPR/First Aid
• TB Test Results