Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Description

Essential Functions:

1. Provides services in accordance with treatment plans and plans of care.
   
   • Performs or assists in performance of procedures in accordance with physician's orders and within the realm of practice for LPN.
   • Communicates identified patient needs to the RN and/ or Clinical Services Manager consistently and in a timely manner.
   • Notifies RN and/ or Clinical Services Manager immediately of any significant changes in a patient's condition.
   • Participates in monthly case conference.
   • Provides information regarding patients' rights and responsibilities and treatment plans to patients and/ or family members.
   • Responds to, and communicates, patient questions, concerns, and/ or complaints in a timely and professional manner.
2. Implements current nursing practice.
   
   • Assesses patient condition/ needs in every home health care visit.
   • Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by State or local regulations.
   • Transcribes, implements, and evaluates outcome of physician orders.
   • Maintains accurate, complete, and timely clinical notes and incorporates into clinical record at least weekly.
   • Implements appropriate infection control and safety measures and reports all hazards and accidents in a timely/ accurate manner.
   • Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
   • Promotes and maintains an Agency environment compliant with federal, state, and local regulatory health and safety standards.
3. Uses equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
   
   • Communicates information regarding patient equipment and supply needs to appropriate individuals in a consistent/ timely manner.
   • Demonstrates accurate and efficient utilization of equipment and supplies.
   • Communicates information regarding malfunctioning equipment and/ or inadequate supplies to appropriate individuals.
   • Communicates information regarding safe and efficient use of equipment and supplies to patients and their families.
   • Provides information about reimbursement of needed equipment and supplies to patients and families.
4. Actively participates in professional growth and development.
   
   • Participates in regular educational programs.
   • Demonstrates current knowledge of the principles of nursing practice.
   • Provides input to the development and revision of Agency clinical and administrative policies and procedures.
   • Participates in the development and presentation of educational programs as appropriate.
   • Maintains current professional license.
   • Attends Agency in-services.
   • Participates in the Performance Improvement Program.
5. Oversees clients and services in our non-clinical settings, e.g. Independent living buildings and private communities.
   
   • Ensures that client's needs are being met thru various non-clinical county programs.
   • Participates in Blood Pressure Clinics, Flu immunization Clinics, lab draw clinics, and Health Fairs as directed.
   • Redirects evidence of skilled care needs to Clinical Division as indicated for appropriate follow up.
6. Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary.

Requirements

Physical Requirements: Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/oral communication. Ability to deal effectively with stress.

Working Conditions: Works in office areas as well as in client homes and in assisted and independent living facilities. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Interacts with clients, family members, staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, staff, visitors, etc. under all conditions/circumstances. Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV and hepatitis viruses. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other supervisors. Maintains a liaison with clients, their families, support staff, etc. to assure that the clients' needs are continually met.

Qualifications : Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nurses/ Licensed Vocation Nurses. Currently licensed to practice within the state of operation (with no restrictions) with a minimum of one year of experience as a LPN. Must be willing to participate in on-call rotation.

Certification and License Requirements: LPN - current and in good standing