LPN

Breakthrough Healthcare is a home healthcare agency located in beautiful Creve Coeur providing medical and non-medical care serving our community with pride and joy. Our mission is to be responsive to the community we serve. Operating on a holistic approach to care helping clients live their best lives while rehabbing at home from an injury/illness or assisting the elderly and disabled to live safely at home. We strive to make a difference in the lives of others. Our team is growing again! Looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team who love home healthcare. Multiple positions open. Full-time and Part-Time Responsibilities/Job Duties: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Demonstrate efficient teamwork with the staff. Demonstrate organizational and time management skills. Support quality improvement practices. Perform nursing procedures according to agency policy and procedures. Work under the direction of a RN. Monitor reactions and patient progress using observation, assessment, and evaluation skills. Educate patients and family members according to disease process, medications, POC, treatment options, and home care procedures according to the plan of care. Report to physician and RN of adverse findings. Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Coordinate and monitor patient care and services. Comply with HIPAA regulations in and out of the office. Follow infection control policy in and out of the office. Document skilled visit according to Medicare guidelines. Maintain patient records according to policy and procedures. Participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, and self-study courses annually. Skills Proven experience as a LPN Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures Excellent knowledge of home healthcare In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Responsible and compassionate Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills Patient with excellent problem-solving skills Experience: Nursing: 2 years (Required) Valid and Current Missouri LPN license #J-18808-Ljbffr