Home Health and Hospice LPN

Eden Health•Libby, MT

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Eden Home Health and Hospice is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-home services to our patients in Libby, MT. Why choose Eden? We're interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you won't get in any other healthcare setting. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 6 years in a row! Job Summary: Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload. Review caseload with supervising RN on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines. Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate. Evaluates the significance of assessment findings and communicates pertinent information about the patient's clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion. Guarantees that changes in patients' clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician as per Agency policy. Educates patients, caregivers, families, and other staff as appropriate. Performs aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc. Recommends for needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources. Follows the seven medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Follows up with obtaining lab results and notifies the physician of significant changes. Participates in the agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient's environment (e.g. environmental/safety/mobility risks) and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks. Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice.
Experience as an LPN/LVN commensurate with one of the following preferred:
One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months;
Six months home care experience within the last 12 months preferred.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
Proof of current CPR certification
Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Responsibilities

Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload.
Review caseload with supervising RN on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.
Evaluates the significance of assessment findings and communicates pertinent information about the patient's clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion.
Guarantees that changes in patients' clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician as per Agency policy.
Educates patients, caregivers, families, and other staff as appropriate.
Performs aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
Recommends for needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources.
Follows the seven medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Follows up with obtaining lab results and notifies the physician of significant changes.
Participates in the agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient's environment (e.g. environmental/safety/mobility risks) and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks.
Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.

Benefits

Flexible schedule to meet your needs- work/life balance is important!
24/7 Office Support
Long-Term Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program
"Refer a Friend" Bonus Program
Training and educational Assistance
Career Advancement Opportunities
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
Extra pay for on-call/after-hours availability
Extra pay for worked Holidays
Paid mileage for commuting between patients' homes
Continuing Education Credits are paid for - we offer online and in-person education
Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.
Paid sick leave and vacation time - eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Hardship Fund
Floating Holiday - use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status