Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health

GENERAL PURPOSE:


The LVN performs selected nurse care under the direction of the registered nurse for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family and referring agency. Ensure staff and other support resources are appropriately utilized and a high level of interdisciplinary team work is maintained through delegation of duties.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides skilled nursing care to clients as directed by the registered nurse and physician's plan of care in accordance with agency policies.

• Promotes and maintains client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse who is assigned to the same case.

• Assists clients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

• Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of client care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.

• Prepares clinical progress notes and follows client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to the agency policy.

• Assist the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures for which competency has been established.

• Prepares the equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.

• Keep abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.

• Attends client conferences, meet with the quality improvement reviewer weekly and communicate regularly with the registered nurse.

• Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations.

• Complies with acceptable professional standards and practice.

• Adhere to all of the Company's policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every fourteen (14) days.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a certified licensed practical/vocational nursing program.

• Licensed to practice as a practical/vocational nurse in the state.

• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of clinical experience.

• Six (6) months to one (1) year of previous home health or hospice experience preferred

• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or Company requirements and is in good working order.

• Must hold a current and valid CPR certification.