Home Health LPN- PRN

Compassus

1d•Remote

About The Position

This is a collective bargaining position for a Day Shift Variable Per Diem Home Health LPN/LVN. The role involves delivering holistic, hands-on nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting in carrying out individualized Plans of Care to support quality of life. As part of an interdisciplinary care team, the LPN/LVN will observe and report patient conditions, anticipate needs, and implement interventions to ease symptoms and promote peace of mind. The position emphasizes continuity, communication, and compassionate service, supporting patients and their loved ones during significant life transitions. The LPN/LVN provides holistic care by delivering nursing care according to the Plan of Care under the supervision of a registered nurse, working collaboratively to anticipate changes in patient condition, avoid crises, promote patient and family choice, assure continuity of care, and enhance the quality of life for ill or dying patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
Current, unincumbered (Employed State) Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (Vendor Managed)
Proficient in using computers and Microsoft Office Suite programs required
Demonstrates skills in clinical nursing treatment
Knowledge of the Medicare Conditions of Participation and other regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrates competency by maintaining positive, collaborative, and constructive interpersonal relationships.
Demonstrates ability to effectively work with families in crisis while maintaining professional boundaries and personal self-care strategies for dealing with stress.
Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to a wide variety of cultural and value systems.
Able to prioritize work assignments and meet productivity and quality standards, work with minimum supervisory guidance and exercise independent judgment within the scope of practice.
Is willing to assume additional responsibility and learn new procedures.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in a hospital, nursing home, home health, or experience working with terminally ill patients.
Knowledge of hospice and palliative care practices preferred.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record systems preferred.
National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed) Preferred within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Provides LPN/LVN level nursing and hospice nursing services as established by the RN.
Observes, implements nursing interventions and provides data and observation used by the RN to develop a Plan of Care.
Implements nursing interventions based on the Plan of Care and/or Hospice policies and procedures.
Anticipates disease progression and implications for symptom management.
Instructs patient and family in all aspects of care and end of life as well as anticipated disease progression and implications for symptom management.
Responsible, with assistance from the Social Worker, for understanding patients’ insurance benefits and managing care in a cost-effective manner.
Documents LPN/LVN observations, interventions, and communications accurately and timely according to established organizational standards.
Manages assigned caseload and communicates changes in Plan of Care to RN as appropriate or requested.
Contributes to overall healthcare team function through effective time management and communication; utilizes critical clinical thinking and problem-solving skills to address team issues.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities; identifies related issues and implements recommended changes as appropriate.