Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Eden Health•Longview, WA

5d•Remote

About The Position

Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload. This role involves providing in-home services to patients, collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams, educating patients and families, and ensuring patient safety.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
Proof of current CPR certification
Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Nice To Haves

One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months
Six months home care experience within the last 12 months

Responsibilities

Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload.
Reviews caseload with supervising RN on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.
Evaluates the significance of assessment findings and communicates pertinent information about the patient’s clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion.
Guarantees that changes in patients’ clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician as per Agency policy.
Educates patients, caregivers, families, and other staff as appropriate.
Performs aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
Recommends for needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources.
Follows the seven medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Follows up with obtaining lab results and notifies the physician of significant changes.
Participates in the agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient’s environment (e.g. environmental/safety/mobility risks) and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks.
Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.