Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Eden Health•Fernley, NV

11h

About The Position

The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care to patients on the caseload as ordered by a physician and specified in the plan of care. The role collaborates with supervising registered nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members to coordinate care, monitor patients’ clinical status, and respond to changing needs. The nurse educates patients, caregivers, families, and staff; supports patient safety; and documents each visit accurately and promptly in the Electronic Health Record. The position also participates in case conferences and the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program, recommends referrals to other disciplines or community resources, follows medication-safety practices, obtains and reports relevant lab results, and identifies and addresses safety risks in patients’ environments. Eden describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company with a family-oriented culture and opportunities for personal and professional advancement. Benefits and programs listed include employee discounts, an employee hardship fund, bonuses, an employee stock program, wellness support, paid time off, training and educational assistance, career advancement opportunities, financial planning, counseling, retirement savings, insurance options, paid holidays, continuing education credits, and other personal and financial 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) is 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 to all patients on the caseload as ordered by the physician and indicated by the plan of care.
Review the caseload with the supervising RN regularly, in accordance with best practice and/or state guidelines.
Obtain necessary physician orders and collaborate with the physician as the patient’s needs dictate.
Evaluate assessment findings and communicate pertinent information about the patient’s clinical status and ongoing needs in a timely manner.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical status to healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physicians according to agency policy.
Educate patients, caregivers, families, and other staff as appropriate.
Perform patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Participate in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, and new problems.
Recommend referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources as needed.
Follow the seven medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
Follow up to obtain lab results and notify the physician of significant changes.
Participate in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Identify injury risks or threats to life and health in the patient’s environment and implement appropriate interventions to reduce those risks.
Complete accurate and thorough visit notes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for every patient in a timely manner.

Benefits

Benefits start as early as 30 days after the start date.
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings.
Employee hardship fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Program (ESOP).
Employee wellness support and a family-first culture.
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.
Employee Stock Ownership 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.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time status.