Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. This role involves providing skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician, performing care by following order sets and goals made by RN, observing and monitoring patient conditions, administering medication as prescribed by the physician, and counseling patients and families on disease/injury processes and management. The position also focuses on helping decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching patients on preventative measures and making good decisions, listening to patient and family members, and completing all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. The role requires driving to patient locations, daily attendance at assigned visit locations, and documenting all aspects of subsequent visits within 24 hours to meet Medicare guidelines.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
Minimum of one year of experience as a LPN in an acute care setting is required.
Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating.
Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.
Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
Knowledgeable with providing skilled care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a LPN in an acute care setting is preferred.
Home care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
Performs care by following order sets and goals made by RN.
Observes and monitors patient conditions.
Notifies RNCM of any changes in patient condition.
Administers medication as prescribed by the physician.
Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage.
Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care.
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.
Listens to patient and family members.
Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.
Maintains active LPN license in state of employment.
Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal.
Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences.
Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings.
Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company.
Understands and practices agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
Documents all aspects of subsequent visits within 24 hours of visit to meet Medicare guidelines.
Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
Fulfills LPN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.