Home Health Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Compassus•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Home Health Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse models Compassus values and philosophy, upholds its Code of Ethical Conduct, and promotes positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders. The nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients intermittently in their homes, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager and agency policies. The role provides nursing treatments and procedures, monitors and reports patient responses and changes in condition, teaches patients and families about care and self-care, and collaborates with the RN Case Manager and other members of the healthcare team. The nurse maintains accurate, timely clinical and billing documentation, respects patient rights and confidentiality, follows safety and infection-control procedures, and supports patient and family satisfaction.

Requirements

Certificate from a state-approved accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program.
Active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state(s) of employment.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to articulate and embrace hospice philosophy.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as an LPN in a clinical care setting.
Skilled nursing experience, preferably in hospice, home health care, oncology, or emergency care.

Responsibilities

Implement and follow each patient’s nursing care plan.
Provide assigned nursing services, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and preventive procedures.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
Observe signs and symptoms and report reactions to treatments, including medications, and changes in patients’ physical or emotional conditions to the physician and Registered Nurse Case Manager.
Teach and counsel patients and families or significant others about nursing care needs and related problems at home.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing services with the Home Health RN Case Manager under the Case Manager’s guidance.
Maintain accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and patient care, including timely and appropriate visit documentation.
Participate in medical record audits as assigned.
Attend staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
Submit schedule changes daily to the Director of Clinical Services or Clinical Supervisor.
Participate in patient care conferences to discuss the potential involvement of other healthcare team members.
Prepare clinical and progress notes and submit them within 24 hours of a visit.
Assist the physician and Home Health RN Case Manager with specialized procedures.
Prepare equipment and materials for treatments and observe required aseptic techniques.
Assist patients with learning and appropriate self-care techniques.
Provide care with respect for patient rights; report grievances, complaints, allegations of abuse, and misappropriation of patient property to the appropriate persons.
Follow standard precautions and infection-control procedures.
Report observed accidents and incidents and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Observe patient safety needs.
Develop treatment appropriate to patients’ disease progression in conjunction with the Home Health RN Case Manager.
Address patient care needs with families and significant others as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality and proper billing documentation in accordance with policy.
Interface and communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare providers to support customer satisfaction.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.