Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Heritage Healthcare Services•Las Cruces, NM

About The Position

Provides direct patient care and related support to medically fragile clients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or supervising licensed therapist, and in accordance with accepted Licensed Practical Nurse standards of practice and the Nurse Practice Act for the state of practice. The role includes assessing patient needs, assisting with and implementing the plan of care, delivering physician-ordered services, educating and counseling patients and caregivers, documenting care, and coordinating with other care providers. The nurse also participates in agency quality-improvement activities, in-service training, and a regular on-call rotation as directed by the Administrator.

Requirements

Reliable transportation and a working telephone, as required by the nature of the position.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Graduation from an approved School of Practical/Vocational Nursing.
Current state Licensed Practical Nurse license.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience as a practical/vocational nurse in a hospital is preferred.
Six months of Home Health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
Implement and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
Provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Provide counseling to patients, caregivers, and families.
Educate patients and caregivers.
Prepare clinical notes.
Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners, as appropriate, regarding the current plan of care.
Coordinate with known external agencies providing care and services to the same patient.
Participate in the agency’s QAPI program.
Participate in agency-sponsored in-service training.
Assist with implementation of the plan of care.
Ensure patient needs are continually assessed.
Ensure services are delivered in accordance with physician orders and client consent.
Observe, record, and report reactions to treatment and changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and/or the physician.
Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Practice safety, environmental, and infection-control measures.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager/Administrator.
Participate in a regular on-call rotation as directed by the Administrator.