Homecare LPN

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

LPNs are responsible for providing skilled nursing care to participants. This position is responsible for working directly with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), participant, and his or her representative to achieve the goals of the care plan. Communicates to the family or care giver and provides appropriate patient education. MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program and licensed as a professional in the State of Colorado is required
Ability to perform phlebotomy functions
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers
Must have reliable transportation and maintain current automobile insurance
Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records

Nice To Haves

One year of health care experience in hospital, long-term or home health care setting with 1 year of experience with a frail or elderly population is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs skilled nursing care procedures such as ear lavage, wound care, fingerstick for blood sugar/INR, administration of oral/topical/injectable/IV medications and immunizations, fills medication planners, measures for and applies compression garments, and other procedures as assigned and according to licensure regulations
Provides patient education related to medications, inhalers/nebulizer treatments, and point of care testing such as fingerstick for blood sugar
Performs nursing follow up visits after ER visits and falls as assigned
Performs lab sample collection functions for participants when necessary. Identifies and labels specimens appropriately. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions.
LPN II: performs phlebotomy as assigned
Documents assessments, care, and care coordination in the EMR
Implements home care nursing orders written by medical providers to completion
Provides medication reconciliation and communicates with facilities and the pharmacy
Communicates effectively to the IDT and to family and caregivers, including providing instructions regarding medications and treatment
Observes, records, and reports participant’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to medical providers, using SBAR format
Other duties as assigned