Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Eden Health•Tucson, AZ

13d

About The Position

The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care to patients on the caseload as ordered by the physician and indicated by the plan of care. The LPN reviews the caseload with a supervising RN regularly, obtains necessary physician orders, collaborates with physicians, and communicates relevant assessment findings and changes in clinical status to the healthcare team and office staff. The role includes educating patients, caregivers, families, and staff; promoting patient safety; participating in case conferences and the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program; recommending referrals; following medication safety practices; tracking laboratory results; identifying environmental and mobility risks; and documenting each visit accurately and promptly 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; motor vehicle record will be checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Ability 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.
Six months of home care experience within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by the physician and indicated by the plan of care.
Review the caseload regularly with the supervising RN, following best practices and state guidelines.
Obtain necessary physician orders and collaborate with the physician as patient needs dictate.
Evaluate assessment findings and communicate pertinent information about patients’ 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 promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Participate in case conferences concerning multidisciplinary responsibilities, patient progress, continued care, and new problems.
Recommend referrals to other disciplines or community resources as 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 Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Identify risks of injury or threats to life and health in the patient’s environment and implement appropriate interventions.
Complete accurate and thorough visit notes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for every patient in a timely manner.

Benefits

Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings.
Employee hardship fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee stock program and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Employee wellness benefits.
Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation time, a personal day, and a floating personal holiday.
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.
Discounts on wireless service, car rentals, event tickets, hotels, and resorts.
Identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program and free counseling sessions through Unum.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for full-time employees.
Financial planning through Unum.