The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LPT/LVN) provides direct and indirect care to clients in their home environment in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. The LPN instructs, motivates, and assists clients in health maintenance and disease prevention to improve their ability to live independently at home. The nurse directs the efforts of the Caregiver when involved in the client's plan of care. Based on state regulations, may perform administrative and/or field/clinical responsibilities while receiving oversight and clinical direction from a Registered Nurse.
Seeking Full-time/Part-time/PRN
External Job Description:
Provides skilled nursing care/treatment to clients per Physicians orders and Plan of care
Accurately documents nursing actions of all care given, individual’s health status, and communicate with family and physicians
Documents the progress and outcomes for established goals and informs physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs
Provides skilled nursing treatments per physician’s orders and within the scope of practice
Medication administration and management as needed
Provides health teaching of client and assisting client in learning appropriate self-care techniques and safety measures
Conducts nursing assessment visit as needed
Reports all incidents per operation procedure and regulatory standards
Follows policies and procedures according to operation, state and regulatory standards
Uses safe body mechanics to prevent personal injury to self or client
Maintains confidentiality of patient related information and honor patient rights
Consults, seeks advice, and follows direction of the RN in fulfillment of care of the client
Completes Start of Care assessments in person, where applicable and in accordance with state regulations (as applicable)
Completes supervisory visits based on compliance and regulations to include review of plan of care, caregiver competency assessment, and completion of required documentation. Completes daily, monthly, quarterly and annual nursing documents as/if required.
Works closely with Director or Nursing/Nurse Supervisor and/or Branch Manager in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services to address the health needs of persons served
Attends and participates in staff meeting, in services, and other meetings as requested
Ensures compliance with state/local/payer requirements and that documentation reflects the care provided and meets company, regulatory, and payer standards.
Ensures the ordering, reviewing, monitoring, discontinuation and, if necessary, the disposal of medications as prescribed by the physician
Transcribes or ensures transcription of physician phone orders and other medically related reports
Ensures that furnishings, equipment, and supplies are maintained within guidelines established to prevent the spread of disease.
Ensures that appointments for health-related issues are scheduled, completed and that appropriate response to findings are implemented in a timely manner
Communicates with Branch Manager, Customer Service Manager and/or Scheduler when clients are hospitalized
Communicates effectively and routinely with supervisor, ensuring that pertinent information reaches supervisor in timely manner.
Provides new employee training, annual re-certification training, and competency validation for health and safety related topics
May be asked to cover hours, weekends, and holiday on call to meet the needs of clients
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing from an accredited school
Experience in administering medications
One or more years of nursing experience preferred
Home health care experience preferred
Current and unrestricted license in the state of the operation
CPR professional certification
Basic clinical skills
Professional appearance and demeanor
General knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry specific software and documentation applications
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to details
Capable of working responsibly with highly confidential information
Ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment
Ability to develop critical thinking skills, research situations, solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues
Ability to learn and complete various educational and position specific goals
Salary Range
$31.00/Hour (LPN/LPT/LVN)
If you are interested in applying, you can submit an application on our website: https://www.allwayscaring.com/careers/
Or you can directly contact the office at 208-321-7896, speak with our wonderful team to assist you on your application and/or if you have any other questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
