Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Eden Health•Longview, WA

About The Position

Provides skilled nursing care to patients on an assigned caseload as ordered by the physician and in accordance with the plan of care. The LPN reviews the caseload with the supervising RN, obtains physician orders, collaborates with physicians, and communicates relevant assessment findings and changes in patients’ clinical status to the healthcare team and office staff. The role includes patient and caregiver education, medication safety, follow-up on laboratory results, participation in case conferences and the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, and recommendations for referrals to other disciplines or community resources. The LPN identifies environmental, safety, and mobility risks and implements interventions to reduce them, while completing accurate and timely visit notes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Eden describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company with a family-oriented culture, opportunities for personal and professional advancement, and a focus on empathy, dedication, and integrity. The posting lists a range of employee, career, financial, and personal benefits; medical, dental, and vision coverage are available for full-time status.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current LPN or LVN licensure in the state of practice.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record (MVR) will be checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Able to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care ordered by the physician and indicated by the plan of care.
Review the patient caseload with the supervising RN regularly, as established by best practices or state guidelines.
Obtain necessary physician orders and collaborate with the physician according to the patient’s needs.
Evaluate assessment findings and promptly communicate pertinent information about clinical status and ongoing needs.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical status to healthcare team members, office staff, and physicians according to agency policy.
Educate patients, caregivers, families, and other staff as appropriate.
Perform patient care in a way that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Participate in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary responsibilities, patient progress, continued care plans, and new problems.
Recommend referrals to other disciplines or community resources when needed.
Follow the seven medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
Follow up on laboratory results and notify the physician of significant changes.
Participate in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Identify risks of injury or threats to life and health in patients’ environments and implement appropriate interventions.
Complete accurate and thorough visit notes for every patient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in a timely manner.

Benefits

Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings.
Employee hardship fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee stock program / Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Employee wellness offerings.
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee’s choosing.
Financial planning through Unum.
Free counseling sessions through Unum.
Training and educational assistance.
Career advancement opportunities.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education offered.
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
Discounted tickets to events, attractions, concerts, sporting events, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees begin accruing time on their first day of employment.
Identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating personal holiday.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for full-time status.