Signature Eugene Home Health LPN | Full Time NE | Eugene, OR

LPN Position

Signature Eugene Home Health

Position: LPN

Hours: Full Time

Wage: $36.00- $39.00 DOE

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Evaluates need for and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and individualized plan of care.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Completes mandatory education requirements annually to maintain competence.
• Attends required staff meetings and patient care coordination activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager.
• Reports significant changes in patient condition to the patient's RN Case Manager and/or certifying provider.
• Meets productivity expectations within hourly status.
• May be required to work outside of designated geographical area based on census fluctuations and current staffing.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call procedure.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities or other committees as assigned.
• May be required to visit patients in homes that are not clean, or in poor repair, have poor ventilation, are infested with insects or rodents, and secondhand smoke.
• Driving conditions may be difficult related to weather and/or traffic.
• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable laws, rules, and standards.

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

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

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• One (1) to two (2) years nursing experience preferred. Community health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State(s) of planned practice.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of geriatric population and their common needs and concerns.
• Capable of prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
• Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients.
• Able to lift supplies and equipment.
• Capable of considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Possesses visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.