Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN Position SummaryThe LPN provides care to clients in Home Health, at their place of residence, and within ADHS. The LPN reports to and works under the supervision of the ADHS Center Director. The nurse renders all care as ordered by the client's medical provider, acts as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and liaison between healthcare professionals, completes nursing assessments and reassessments, maintains records to ensure agency and regulatory compliance, reports any changes in orders and/or client condition to the supervising RN and client's provider, and provides health education to staff, clients, and their families/caregivers.Essential Functions:- % of TimeCare Delivery:Performs and documents initial assessment and reassessmentsProvides nursing care to clients, including but is not limited to, administering medications, personal care, wound care, management of tracheostomy, feeding tube, or urinary catheterMonitors the health condition of clients, including but is not limited to, performing assessment, obtaining vital signs, and reporting changes in condition as neededAdheres to the nursing care plan as implemented by the RN in collaboration with the client, client's family/caregiver, medical provider, and external case managerMaintains a record of all medication and treatments administered and care rendered as ordered by client's medical providerCoordinates care and maintains open communication between the client, client's medical providers, multi-disciplinary team, and client's family or responsible partyCompletes Incident and Infection documentation when necessaryAssumes the leadership role in all health emergency situations, calling emergency medical services when necessaryMaintains a safe environment and immediately reports any hazards to supervising RN and/or Center DirectorProvides health education to staff, clients, and their familiesProvides TB tests to staff annually per regulatory requirementsPerforms any job-related tasks deemed necessary and within their scope of practice by the supervising RN - 80%Continuous Improvement and Quality:Ensures compliance with all AllThrive 365 policies, procedures, and practices regarding the Home Health program, and other contract and licensure requirements; and applies knowledge to the work in accordance with quality standardsAlways performs in a professional manner as directed by the Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of EthicsAttends and actively participates in initial and on-going training and development programs and opportunities and demonstrates learned concepts on the jobEngages in continuous improvement efforts, as assigned, and strives to continuously improve the quality of care and selfCommunicates daily and as necessary with colleagues, supervisor, and leadership - 15%Miscellaneous:Travels between program sites as necessary and assigned by supervising RNRequired to work a minimum of one weekend shift per month if neededOther duties as assigned - 5%Requirements:Education/Experience/Credentials/Knowledge/Understanding:18 years of age or olderHave and maintain AZ Licensed Practical Nurse LicenseHave and maintain Fingerprint Clearance CardHave and maintain CPR certificationHave and maintain Food Handlers CardHave and maintain AZ Driver's License and acceptable MVRHave and maintain reliable transportation and current vehicle insuranceMeet all state and federal immunization and communicable disease clearance requirementsThis position is classified as Safety SensitiveSkills:Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skillsDexterity and physical ability to provide necessary careExcellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills to include communicating clearly, effectively, tactfully, and patiently to a diverse populationExcellent interpersonal skills and demeanor with the ability to build rapport and garner trust with othersStrong organizational, planning and time management skillsProficient in the use of a PC; in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word, and ExcelAbilities:Able to comprehend, retain, and follow regulations and procedures relative to the provision of Home Health and ADHSAble to complete documentation in accurate and timely mannerAble to cope with a high-stress environment and work with various populationsAble to work with challenging behaviors (e.g., verbal and physical aggression, wandering, etc.) expressed by clientsAbility to solve problems by applying analytical skills to include:collecting and reporting informationIdentifying trends and exceptionsinvestigating to define problems more accuratelysorting information in order of importanceidentifying relationships and linkages between componentsidentifying variable potential causes and effectssoliciting guidance to define criteria and assign values of importance and urgencyescalating issues of an exceptional natureWillingness and ability to embody AllThrive 365's core values:COMPASSIONGROWTHRESILIENCEOPENNESSPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.Must be able to lift 25 poundsRequires bending, stooping, lifting, and standing for long periods of timeRequires working in various environments and temperaturesRequires driving vehicle and traveling to various program sites during daytime and evening hoursMust not have any restrictions for physical work for which reasonable accommodation cannot be made