Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- PRN

Eden Health • Laramie, WY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload. This role involves reviewing caseloads with supervising RNs, obtaining physician orders, and collaborating with physicians. The LPN evaluates assessment findings, communicates patient status to the healthcare team, and educates patients, caregivers, families, and staff. They ensure patient safety, participate in case conferences, and recommend referrals to other disciplines or community resources. The position also requires adherence to medication rights, follow-up on lab results, participation in the QAPI program, identification and mitigation of patient environmental risks, and timely completion of Electronic Health Record (EHR) visit notes.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months
• Six months home care experience within the last 12 months preferred

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

• Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date
• Employee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more!
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Bonuses Program
• Employee Stock Program (ESOP)
• Employee Wellness. Family first culture
• Paid Time Off for a Personal Day of your choosing
• Financial Planning through Unum
• Free Counseling Sessions through Unum
• Training and educational Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 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
• Floating Personal Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
• Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree