Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Eden Health•Bend, OR

22h

About The Position

Provides in-home skilled nursing care to patients on the caseload as ordered by the physician and specified in the plan of care. The nurse reviews the caseload regularly with a supervising RN, obtains necessary physician orders, and collaborates with physicians as patient needs require. The role includes assessing and communicating patients’ clinical status and ongoing needs, educating patients and caregivers, supporting patient safety, participating in case conferences and quality improvement, and documenting visits in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

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; 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 acute care experience 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 patients in their homes as ordered by the physician and indicated by the plan of care.
Review the caseload regularly with a supervising RN in accordance with best practice and/or state guidelines.
Obtain necessary physician orders and collaborate with physicians as patient needs dictate.
Evaluate assessment findings and promptly communicate pertinent information about patients’ clinical status and ongoing needs.
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 supports patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Participate in case conferences about multidisciplinary responsibilities, patient progress, continued care plans, 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 on lab results and notify physicians of significant changes.
Participate in the agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Identify environmental, safety, and mobility risks or other threats to patients’ life and health, and implement appropriate interventions to reduce them.
Complete accurate and thorough visit notes in the EHR for every patient in a timely manner.