The Home Health Field LVN/LPN delivers nursing care to patients in their homes, supporting their comfort, safety, and management of health conditions. The role includes assessing patient health status, administering medications, providing wound care, and collaborating with physicians, therapists, and family members. 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 role supports recovery and chronic disease management outside traditional clinical settings. Under the direction of an RN, the Home Health LVN assists in identifying patient needs and participates in planning and implementing care in accordance with the plan of care. The position applies infection-control precautions, maintains continuity and quality of care, communicates effectively with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals, monitors assigned cases for third-party payer compliance, and promotes agency philosophy and administrative policies.
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