LPN PEDS Overnights FT
Company: SunCrest Companion Services of Smithville
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring,
belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come
from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the
communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you can expect:
Flexibility for true work-life balance
Opportunities for career growth
The ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships.
Employee-focused wellness and support programs
If you love caring for others and want to strengthen your
healthcare experience, this is a great opportunity for you!
Job Summary
The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing
direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill,
and/or chronically ill patients in their homes as well as recording
clinical and progress notes; and coordinating other patient care
activities/services to provide the highest quality of patient care
in the geographic service area to which she/he is assigned. She/he
works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or
designated supervisor. Nursing activities are limited to these in
compliance with the State LPN Practice Act, any applicable
licensure/certification requirements and agency policies and
procedures.
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities
Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of
practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of
nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination
with other members of the health care team, following all
applicable infection control procedures.
Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory
and payer requirements in the electronic medical record utilizing
the agency's electronic visit verification program (as
applicable).
Actively participates in the agency's care coordination process
including timely reporting patients' needs and changes in
condition, attending patient case conference, communicating
effectively to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians,
agency management staff, and case coordinator, community case
managers (as applicable)
Ensures confidentiality of patient health information per agency
policy.
Education Requirements
Must meet educational/experience requirements outlined in the laws
of licensure states.
Experience Requirements
A minimum of one year of acute care experience preferred; previous
home care experience preferred.
License Requirements
Must have currentLPN licensure in state of practice.
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a
dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Current CPR certification required.
Skill Requirements
Ability to relate to and treat acutely ill/chronically ill
patients/families and their particular problems.
Must possess strong, patient management, and documentation
skills.
Must possess the disposition and personality to work harmoniously
with a wide variety of people and all levels of staff, and interact
professionally as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Must possess a strong commitment to the goals, mission, and
philosophy of the organization.
Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified
patient needs.
Absolute integrity and the use of good judgment to handle the
professional and confidential nature of assignments.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
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