The Home Health Field LVN/LPN delivers nursing care to patients in their homes, supporting comfort, safety, health-condition management, recovery, and chronic disease management. The role includes assessing patient health status, administering medications, providing wound care, and collaborating with physicians, therapists, family members, and other care-team members. The LVN/LPN helps develop and implement individualized care plans that promote patient independence and well-being, and educates patients and caregivers on treatment protocols and health maintenance. Under the direction of an RN, the Home Health LVN assists in identifying patient needs and participates in planning and implementing care according to the plan of care. The position applies infection-control and standard precautions, supports continuity and quality of care, communicates effectively with patients, families, team members, and other health professionals, monitors assigned cases for third-party payer compliance, and promotes the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies.
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Job Type
Full-time
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