Job Summary:
To ensure the delivery of competent, high quality clinical care based on the patients individualized Plan of Care within the LPN scope of practice under the direction of a qualified professional nurse.
Clinical Assessments :
-Delivers age-appropriate care
-Utilization of critical thinking skills in prioritization of care
Plan:
-Participates in the development & prioritization of an individualized Plan of Care
-Collaborates with other disciplines in the Plan of Care
-Assist with discharge planning needs
Implementation:
-Documents interventions that are accurate, pertinent, timely, and legible
-Administers medications observing the 5 rights
-Administers medications correctly based on patients age & clinical condition
-Performs skills & task required by unit expectations
-Provides a safe environment
-Includes patient, caregiver, and disciplines in care, council & health teaching
-Demonstrates correct use & troubleshooting of equipment
Evaluate:
-Evaluates the efficacy of medications, treatments and Plan of Care
-Communicates evaluation to appropriate disciplines
Professional Attributes:
-Communicates concerns, assessments to the RN
-Provides health care at the best value without compromising patient care
-Responsible & accountable for all actions
-Utilizes time well
-Receptive to guidance and direction with informative input
-Practices within the scope of the license
Clinical Competence:
-Implements the Plan of Care as established by the RN Case Manager / Patient/ Physician
-Adjust the Plan of Care with physician orders as applicable within the LPN scope of practice
-Promptly reports changes to the RN Case Manager, Patient Care Coordinator or Physician
-Delivers the Plan of Care, Supplemental physician orders and communication needs in a timely manner
-Demonstrates proper Infection Control and Safety techniques and knowledge base
-Demonstrates a knowledge base and practices within the regulatory body requirements of Home Health
-Demonstrates proper patient/ caregiver teaching skills
-Participates in the Departments Strategic Quality Management Program
-Engaged in the growth and development of the Home Health Department
-Adaptable & Flexible
Required Skills
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing
Required Experience
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: Must be able to transport self in inclement weather. Must possess a reliable maintained representative vehicle. At least 1 year experience required. Home Health Experience preferred. Critical Care or Medical / surgical Nursing preferred. Must possess computer / typing skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to tolerate a high stress environment.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing