Home Health Field LVN/LPN - PRN
About The Position
The Home Health Field LVN/LPN delivers nursing care to patients in their homes, supporting 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 position supports patient recovery and chronic disease management outside traditional clinical settings. Under the direction of an RN, the LVN assists in identifying patient physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs; participates in care planning and implementation in accordance with the plan of care; applies infection-control practices; maintains continuity and quality of care; communicates with patients, families, team members, and other health professionals; monitors assigned cases for third-party payor compliance; and promotes the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies.
Requirements
- Current LVN license.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid auto insurance.
- CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, as documented in clinical records, team reports, and evaluations.
- Participate in planning and implementing care with the RN in accordance with the plan of care.
- Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions while coordinating and performing patient care activities.
- Assure continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, and other health care professionals, using clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.
- Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payor requirements.
- Promote the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Assess patient health status, administer medications, and provide wound care.
- Educate patients and caregivers about treatment protocols and health maintenance.
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