Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Eden Health • Longview, WA

5d

About The Position

The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides physician-ordered skilled nursing care to patients on an assigned caseload according to their plans of care. The role includes assessing and communicating changes in patients’ clinical status, collaborating with physicians and the supervising registered nurse, educating patients and caregivers, and contributing to coordinated multidisciplinary care. The LPN helps maintain patient safety, follows medication-safety practices, tracks laboratory results, participates in quality improvement, and documents each visit in the Electronic Health Record in a timely and accurate manner.

Eden Health describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company with a family-oriented culture and opportunities for advancement. The posting lists employee, career, financial, and personal benefits, including training and educational assistance, an employee stock ownership plan, retirement savings, paid time off, and insurance options.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 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

• LPN/LVN experience commensurate with one of the preferred qualifications: one year of experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months, or six months of home care experience within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Benefits available 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 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.
• 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 employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed