Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health and Hospice Care

Bon Secours Home Care and Hospice by Compassus
The Home Health Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. The Home Health Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager. S/he services are furnished in accordance with agency policies.
Implements/follows the nursing care plan for each patient.
Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
Evaluates with the Home Health RNCM the effectiveness of the LP/VN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the RNCM.
Maintains accurate and complete records of observation, treatments, and care of patients.
Participates in medical record audits as assigned.
Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical and speech therapists.
Assists the physician and Home Health RNCM in performing specialized procedures.
Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
Assists in patient learning and appropriate self-care techniques.
Ensures that all care is provided with respect for patient rights.
Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons.
Follows standard precautions and infection control procedures.
Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Provides documentation of patient's visit on the clinical record accurately, timely, and appropriately per agency policies.
Develops treatment appropriate to patients' disease progression in conjunction with the Home Health RNCM.
Addresses patients' care needs with families and significant others as appropriate.
Maintains proper documentation for billing per policy.
Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
Certificate of an accredited program of Practical or Vocational Nursing as approved by the state required.
Two (2) years of experience as an LPN in a clinical care setting preferred.
Experience in skilled nursing, preferably in hospice, home health care, oncology or emergency care preferred.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
~ Active and unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state(s) of employment required.

Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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