Home Health LPN Field Staff
About The Position
The LPN Field Staff plans, coordinates, and delivers quality home health and hospice care and services, ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role provides nursing assessment and care to patients in homes and health care facilities, develops and implements care plans, supports symptom management and patient comfort, and coordinates with patients, caregivers, and other health care providers. The position also maintains accurate patient records using laptop computers and paper or chart documentation, participates in quality improvement projects, and stays current on regulatory, accrediting, and third-party payer requirements. The work may involve scheduled weekends, evenings, and holidays, and requires 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- One year of experience in acute care.
- Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the internet.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in medical-surgical nursing.
- Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and provide ongoing nursing care in homes and health care facilities.
- Evaluate patient needs and develop and implement comprehensive care plans addressing current needs.
- Identify when home health patients need or qualify for additional services and notify the appropriate team member or team leader.
- Follow current nursing professional standards of practice and agency-approved home health and hospice protocols.
- Provide quality plan and symptom management to support patient comfort.
- Communicate changes in patient condition and care needs to other health care providers.
- Assess patient and caregiver needs and provide education when necessary.
- Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external customers.
- Oversee implementation of patient care plans and evaluate their effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
- Prepare for IDG by reviewing the care plan, reconciling medications, and projecting patient and family needs, if applicable.
- Audit and maintain current, accurate patient records using laptop computers and paper or chart documentation in accordance with policies and applicable guidelines.
- Participate in quality improvement projects as needed.
- Maintain knowledge of regulatory agency, accrediting body, and third-party payer requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
