FT Home Health LPN

National Church Residences•Circleville, OH

14d

About The Position

The Home Health LPN provides and directs nursing care under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, following organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves observing and recording residents’ conditions, making nursing judgments, carrying out appropriate nursing actions, and supporting safe, continuous care. The LPN supervises nursing assistants, coordinates assignments and reports, supports care planning and medication processes, and communicates with residents, families, physicians, and other care providers. The position also requires accurate, timely, confidential documentation; respect for resident rights; adherence to safety and infection-control requirements; and completion of assigned education and other duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or on-call responsibilities. Coverage includes all of southern Ohio. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.72 per mile.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a vocational school of practical nursing.
Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the Internet.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, provide, and direct nursing care in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable regulations.
Make nursing observations and judgments, document and report observations, and carry out nursing actions.
Perform rounds and develop and implement care plans based on resident needs.
Follow medication and treatment procedures, order and credit medications as needed, and maintain accurate medication accounting.
Follow staffing guidelines, make nursing assignments, and give and receive accurate reports to support continuity of care.
Monitor diets, meal trays, snacks, and residents’ intake; assist with meal and snack service as needed.
Follow admissions procedures and communicate admissions to departments, staff, physicians, and other service providers.
Assign and supervise nursing assistants; document and address performance concerns and keep Unit Managers or the Director of Nursing informed.
Participate in nursing assistant performance evaluations and provide counseling, coaching, and training.
Communicate professionally with residents, peers, families, managers, visitors, and other care providers.
Report changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions promptly and attend meetings and in-services as assigned.
Document resident information accurately, promptly, and confidentially, including changes, notifications, and assessments as assigned.
Verify that change-over MARs/TARs are updated and that required changes are made to the new MAR/TAR by the first of each month.
Support and protect resident rights, maintain confidentiality, and report complaints and allegations to appropriate supervisors.
Promote resident safety, demonstrate proper equipment use, report equipment needs or repairs, and follow infection-control, protective-equipment, universal-precaution, and life-safety practices.
Complete required annual education and training, including Compliance, Privacy, Security, and HIPAA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.