About

• Description
• Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
• General Summary: Administer nursing care, under supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, and their families, and the referring Agency.
• Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions

• 1. Promote /exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times.
• 2. Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client’s physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
• 3. Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC). Assists clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and relapse of illness.
• 4. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both client and staff (OSHA).
• 5. Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• 6. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings.
• 7. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers.
• 8. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
• 9. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
• 10. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.
• This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
• Supervision: N/A
• Requirements

Experience

• 1-year experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting.
• Preferred home health experience

Skills

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
• If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program.

Licensure/Certification

• The current license is in good standing to practice as an LVN/LPN in any/all applicable states.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Current driver’s license in good standing.
• On-going employment as an LVN/LPN requires maintaining a valid LVN/LPN license in the state where the nurse practices and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing/walking is required.
• The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
• Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements

• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
• Manual blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope
• Thermometer
• Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse