Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Eden Health•Vancouver, WA

22h

About The Position

The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care to patients on an assigned caseload as ordered by the physician and outlined in each patient’s plan of care. The nurse works with the supervising RN, physicians, and other healthcare team members to review patient needs, obtain orders, communicate clinical changes, and coordinate ongoing care. The role includes educating patients and caregivers, supporting patient safety, following medication-administration rights, monitoring laboratory results, participating in case conferences and the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program, and documenting each visit accurately and promptly in the Electronic Health Record. The nurse identifies environmental, safety, and mobility risks and implements appropriate interventions.

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 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 as ordered by the physician and indicated in the patient’s plan of care.
Review the caseload regularly with the supervising RN according to best practices and/or state guidelines.
Obtain necessary physician orders and collaborate with physicians as patient needs dictate.
Evaluate assessment findings and communicate relevant information about patients’ clinical status and ongoing needs in a timely manner.
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 care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Participate in case conferences concerning 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’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Identify injury risks and threats to life and health in the patient’s environment and implement appropriate interventions.
Complete accurate, thorough, and timely visit notes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Benefits

Benefits may begin as early as 30 days after start date.
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings.
Employee hardship fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Employee wellness program.
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.
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.