COVERAGE AREA: Pinellas County - Skilled Home Health Visits JOB TITLE: LPN

DEPARTMENT: Home Health

DIVISION: Gulfside Home Health

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse is committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients in their homes.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

· One year of nursing experience in skilled home health required

· Current valid IV certification is required

· Must maintain current CPR certification

· Valid driver's license and automobile insurance in the State of Florida; must have reliable transportation to be able to meet visit schedule

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Possesses the ability to prioritize patient needs on a daily basis

· Participates in the team responsibility of providing quality care

· Exhibits professionalism and responsibility within and outside the organization

· Participates in rotation of back-up and on call requirement when necessary

· Is financially conscientious in providing cost-effective nursing care

· Effectively communicates with the Home Health RN when needed in discussing matters related to nursing processes and services

· Collaborates with the RN in reviewing and developing Care Plans

· Actively participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) Meetings

· Maintains a good working relationship with team members and other disciplines in with a common goal to provide exceptional patient care

· Attends to patient and family complaints/concerns while communicating issues clearly with RN.

· Maintains a pro-active approach, assuring problem resolution is performed in an effective, timely manner. Uses persuasiveness and good judgment to formulate appropriate win-win outcomes when possible

· Possess the ability to multi-task and exhibits adaptability and flexibility in maintaining compliance in correlation with Gulfside Home Health standards

· Ensures all patient care and documentation of care is compliant with Gulfside Home Health standards, Florida State and Federal Regulations

· Ensures professional standards of Home Health nursing practices are maintained

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

· Maintains up to date skill sets as required to care for patients.

· Possesses ability to multi-task; exhibits adaptability and flexibility in meeting Gulfside Home Health Care objectives.

· Ensures compliance with all patient care and documentation standards and regulations.

· Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the policies and procedures of the nursing department; adheres to and assists in the evaluation of the same.

· Assists in maintaining federal and state regulatory compliance.

· Proficient in Electronic Medical Records, emails and basic computer knowledge.