Weekend LPN Home Care Nursing

A Licensed Practical Nurse provides practical nursing skills within the scope of nursing practice standards in collaboration with RN case managers/supervisors, teaches and educates patients and their families according to the established professional plan of care. Licensed Practical nursing is performed under the supervision of the assigned RN's, Administrator, and Director of Clinical Services.

Graduate of an approved LPN nursing school

A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed practical nurse, preferably in a home care setting.

Maintains the nursing frequency established by the supervising RN.

Follows the plan of care established by the supervising RN.

Reporting to the RN.

Prepares equipment & materials for treatments observing aseptic techniques as required.

Performs home safety check and environmental check of the patient's home environment on all visits.

Reports any unsafe or potentially unsafe condition to the supervising RN. Performs nursing visit and documents accordingly.

Reviews and follows the supervising RN's plan of care, communicating frequently with the supervising RN on any suggested changes necessary.

Collaborates with the supervising RN on a weekly (or more frequent basis) to benchmark toward the established outcome goals.

Teaching patients & family self-care techniques.

Communicates any suggested changes to the supervising RN.

Reinforces the HHA plan of care when HHA services are ordered.

Communicates effectively with the supervising RN, scheduled visits planned and changes to the schedule on a weekly basis.

Caseload is self-scheduled but communication of the clinician's schedule to the nursing supervisor is essential.

Submits accurate, complete paperwork at the end of every week so that all medical records are intact and up to date.

Uses the drop box if the office is already closed for the weekend.

Notifies the supervising RN with requests for re-authorization of "more visits needed" prior to third party insurers authorized number of visits expiring.

Suggests Community Services that may be available to the patient to assist in safe home care needs.

Participates in the Performance Improvement Committee process as requested.

Participates in the growth of the office by being a willing preceptor for newly hired, same discipline employees.

Maintains LPN licensure and actively seeks out educational experiences to enhance the practice of home care nursing for her/him and the benefit of the patients serviced.

Notifies the Agency of emergencies, sickness, and other imminent occurrences that may affect the patient caseload as quickly as possible relative to the event's occurrence.

Special equipment to be operated:

Vehicle to do routine patient visits, possible transfer/lifting devices, medical supplies

Indoors, performing patient care/tasks in the patient's residence

Travel to patient residences/meetings; will require transportation to get to various work sites

Able to hear, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English.

On a daily basis: walking, standing, sitting, reaching, use of telephone, use of computers & other office equipment, lifting/transferring 150 lbs or greater, bending, stooping, climbing stairs.

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