Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Eden Health•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse provides in-home services to patients and delivers skilled nursing care ordered by the physician according to each patient's plan of care. The nurse works with a supervising RN, physicians, and other healthcare team members to monitor patient status, coordinate care, support patient safety, and document visits in the Electronic Health Record.

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) will be checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Must be 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.
Six months of home care experience within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

Provide physician-ordered skilled nursing care to all patients on the caseload according to the plan of care.
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 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 the physician 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 team 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 to obtain laboratory results and notify the physician of significant changes.
Participate in the agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Identify environmental, safety, and mobility risks or other threats to patients' health 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.