Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health (Days) (PRN)

Home Health Care Nurse

To assume the responsibility for the care of patients in the home through the provision of comprehensive skilled nursing services. To assist in the provision of home health care services that reflects the Agency philosophy and standards of home health and nursing care of assigned patients. To ensure quality and safe delivery of nursing care services.

Education

See License/Certification Requirements

Experience

One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

*Driver's License*Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse or Multistate Nursing License*Healthcare Provider (CPR)*Vehicle Insurance

Qualifications

*A minimum of one (1) year experience as a LPN in an acute care setting preferred.*Experience in home health care or public health nursing preferred.*Good organizational skills required.*Good verbal and written communication skills required.*Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Area of Responsibilities

*Meets or exceeds productivity goals in accordance with Agency established 70th percentile.*Perform thorough patient assessment each visit and keep Client Care Supervisor and Case Manager informed of any observations, changes, problems, complications, special needs and circumstances concerning care, the patient/family or home environment.*Proficient in use of Maestro software system for documentation of patient visits and communication, entering orders, retrieving patient information, and maintaining a complete and accurate patient record.*Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician's orders and Agency policies and procedures and implements appropriate nursing interventions to meet patient needs and change in conditions. *Writes Verbal Orders/Change Orders for any changes to the Plan of Care (including PRN visits) on the day of the identified change and/or visit.*Adheres to all Infection Control guidelines in accordance with Agency policy and procedures.*Assists in the orientation of new staff members and/or student nurses as assigned.*Attends all Case/Team Conferences regarding patients, as assigned, and provides input for care planning and reassessment.*Completes any QA requests within 48 hours of receipt.*Demonstrates maintenance of confidentiality of patient information. *Ensures that clinical documentation evidences coordination of services with physician, other disciplines and other appropriate staff members.*Ensures that patient home charts are kept accurate and current.*Participation in in-services and/or continuing educational programs, staff meetings and case conferences is consistently demonstrated.*Prepares appropriate documentation for mileage, visits and/or time and submits to the Client Care Supervisor on a timely basis.*Provides for ongoing communication with appropriate staff members to make known any changes in patient needs, schedules, physician orders, special instruction and patient updates.*Provides nursing care requiring specialized skills, per current nursing practice and Agency policies and procedures.*Remains available to and is able to be located during all assigned working or 'on-call' times.*Rotates 'on-call' as assigned for weekends and holidays.*Uses supplies effectively and efficiently in a cost-effective manner and assures charges for any equipment and supplies for patient care are documented for appropriate reimbursement.

Compliance Statement

Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.

Education

See License/Certification Requirements

Experience

One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

*Driver's License*Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse or Multistate Nursing License*Healthcare Provider (CPR) or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.*Vehicle Insurance

Qualifications

*A minimum of one (1) year experience as a LPN in an acute care setting preferred.*Experience in home health care or public health nursing preferred.*Good organizational skills required.*Good verbal and written communication skills required.*Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Definitions

*To assume the responsibility for the care of patients in the home through the provision of comprehensive skilled nursing services. To assist in the provision of home health care services that reflects the Agency philosophy and standards of home health and nursing care of assigned patients. To ensure quality and safe delivery of nursing care services.

Contact With Others

Appreciable contacts as regular part of the job with others outside of the department or organization. Requires discretion and tact to give or get specialized information to perform duties of job.

Effect Of Error

Probable errors may be serious and involve losses such as improper costs, overpayment, waste of material, damage to equipment, and delay in processing work. Effect usually confined within the organization. Most of work not subject to direct verification or check. Regularly works with some confidential data such as account, salaries, patient medical records, which if disclosed might have adverse internal or external effects.

Supervisory Responsibility

Occasionally uses assistance of aide or helper in performance of task

Mental Demands

Work involves a variety of problems in a general field, some of which are complex. Involves some independent judgment to decide what to do to assemble facts, determine variations from standard procedures, or plan other action to be taken to meet general objectives.

Physical Effort

Medium physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment for most of the day. Occasional physical effort with medium weight objects (25-60 lbs.). Very occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.).Works in reaching or strained positions for about half of day.

Working Conditions

Considerable - (About 75% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.

Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations

*Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)

Physical Aspects

Continually (at least once per day)*Bending*Manual Dexterity -- pinching with fingers, etc.*Feeling (Touch) -- determining temperature, texture, by touching*Hearing*Reaching -- above shoulder*Reaching -- below shoulder*Visual*Speaking*Standing*Balancing*Walking*Lifting up To 25 lbs.*Lifting 25 To 60 lbs.*Handling -- seizing, holding, grasping*Driving -- Class C vehicles*Pushing/Pulling -- up To 25 lbs.*Pushing/Pulling -- 25 To 60 lbs.Frequently (at least 3 times a week)*Typing*Crawling*Carrying*Climbing*Kneeling*Squatting Occasionally (at least once a month)*Running - In response To an emergency*Lifting over 60 lbs.*N95 Respirator usage (PPE)*Hazmat suit usage (PPE)*Pushing/Pulling -- over 60 lbs.