Home Health Care Nurse, (LPN)

Develops and initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s); Initiates proper preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Additional Duties Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
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 two (2) weeks.
Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/ Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Home Health Aids (HHAs)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as directed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must have graduated from an approved school of nursing and be licensed in the state where practicing.
Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.
The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills per competency checklist.
Responsible for supervising home health aides.
Able to lift supplies and equipment.
Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at Frontier Home Health is a locally based and operated company passionate about serving communities in the greater Ft. We at Frontier believe in a patient and family approach to care. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

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