Hospice LPN Field Staff

Ohio Living • Akron, OH

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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 ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in homes and health care facilities, evaluates patient needs, develops and implements care plans, and supports symptom management and patient comfort. The LPN communicates with other health care providers, assesses patient and caregiver needs, provides education, and monitors the effectiveness of each patient's plan of care.

The position also maintains accurate patient records using laptop computers and paper/chart documentation, participates in quality improvement projects, and stays current with regulatory, accrediting, and payer requirements. The role may involve scheduled weekends, evenings, and holidays, as well as 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

• Provide ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in homes and health care facilities.
• Evaluate patient needs and develop and implement comprehensive care plans that address current needs.
• For home health patients, identify when additional services may be needed or when patients may qualify for them, 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 care planning and symptom management to support patient comfort.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and patient needs to other health care providers.
• Assess patient and caregiver needs and provide education when necessary.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external customers.
• Oversee implementation of the patient's plan of care and evaluate its 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/chart documentation in accordance with policies and applicable guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement projects as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of requirements from regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and third-party payers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed