The Home Health Field LVN/LPN delivers nursing care to patients in their homes, supporting comfort, safety, and effective management of health conditions. The role includes assessing patient health status, administering medications, providing wound care, and collaborating with physicians, therapists, family members, and other healthcare professionals. The LVN/LPN helps develop and implement individualized care plans that promote patient independence and well-being, and educates patients and caregivers about treatment protocols and health maintenance. The position supports recovery and chronic disease management outside traditional clinical settings. Under the direction of the RN, the Home Health LVN assists in identifying patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs; participates in planning and implementing care in accordance with the plan of care; applies infection-control and standard precautions; and helps ensure continuity and quality of care. The LVN communicates with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals and monitors assigned cases for compliance with third-party-payer requirements. The role also promotes the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to support quality care.
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