Home Health Care LPN/RN

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Community Behavioral Nursing Services is a family-owned and operated, accredited home health agency dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with dignity and respect. Unlike traditional home care roles, our nurses typically travel no more than fifteen miles between patient locations, allowing for a better work-life balance, and less time on the road. CBNS proudly serves the Stark, Medina, Cuyahoga, and Lorain Counties- and we are continuing to grow! We are currently seeking a dependable, self-motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in North Hill and East Akron, Ohio!

Compensation: $v31- $39 hourly 

Job Type:  Part-Time Non-Exempt

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full- Time employees
• HSA (Health Savings Account)- tax free funds for qualified medical expenses for Full- Time employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full and Part- Time employees
• Retirement Savings Options, including Roth IRA
• Referral Program
• Meaningful work serving individuals in the community
• Collaborative and supportive management

Schedule:

Mondays: 6:00 AM- 9:35 AM and 2:15 PM- 9:10 PM

Thursdays: 6:30 AM- 9:55 AM and 4:00 PM- 8:20 PM

Every Other Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 6:30 AM- 9:55 AM and 4:45PM- 8:20 PM please note that the Fridays are opposite of the Saturdays & Sundays 

Job Description:

The LPN/ RN provides skilled nursing services to patients in accordance with the current nursing plan of care within their scope of practice. Employees are also responsible for the completion and documentation of vital signs and observations, coordination of care activities, and delivering nursing services for each assigned patient. The LPN/RN also promotes safety and education, working in a professional and organized manner.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care to assigned patients, as identified in current nursing plan of care and within nursing scope of practice
• Complete and document observations, vital signs, body systems, pain, etc.
• Complete skilled nursing procedures, such as specimen collection and related patient services
• Promote health and prevention to decrease incidents of hospitalizations and/or re-hospitalizations by providing patient and caregiver education
• Act as a professional nursing liaison between patients, caregivers, physicians, and other health care providers
• Coordinates care with CBNS staff, other agencies, and health professionals, as needed
• Complete medication related tasks, documentation, physician order coordination, medication change-over, medication check-in, and other related tasks
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, caregivers, and other nurses by taking prompt action to remediate; if unable, then escalate to supervisor for instruction and/or assistance
• Assist in keeping nursing supplies and equipment clean and up to date at the work site and/or patient’s home
• Review and implement nursing plans of care during each patient skilled nursing service, within scope of practice
• Participate in CBNS Supervisory Visit and review with the Clinical Manager, at intervals required by regulations and CBNS policy and procedures
• Complete incident and infection report promptly, including notification to internal/external contacts, as requested
• Electronically verifies location of start and end of each skilled nursing visit by patient in electronic verification record, promptly reporting errors and/or omissions for correction
• Complete shift report via secure email system, including copy to Clinical Manager, and others as requested
• Uphold and promote the mission of CBNS and the value of home health nursing services
• Demonstrate constructive problem solving and team-oriented resolution to issues and/or concerns
• Remain in compliance with CBNS policy/procedures, Ohio Board of Nursing scope of practice, and CBNS Code of Conduct, as well as ethical business practices

Qualifications:

• Active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Ohio
• Minimum of one year’s experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN), preferably in a clinical home care setting
• CPR Certification
• Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance

Community Behavioral Nursing Services is an equal opportunity employer.