Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Care

Banner Health•Algona, IA

6d•$26 - $38•Remote

About The Position

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. The future of health care starts here. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. If you have ever hoped that you could have more time to spend one on one with patients, home health may be right for you. Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, team-centered environment? We are seeking an LPN to join our dynamic care team, where you will see 5–6 patients per 8-hour day, conducting assessments, medication reconciliation, simple wound care, and patient and family education. You will work closely alongside a collaborative team of RNs, NPs, MSWs, a Chaplain, and office staff — all committed to exceptional communication and mutual support. In this role, you will be equipped with a tablet, iPhone, and access to HCHB, our electronic medical records system, setting you up for success from day one. We require a current LPN license and CPR card, and while experience is preferred, it is not required — we invest in our people through a thorough onboarding process that includes Teams-based orientation and several weeks of hands-on precepting before you transition to independent visits. If you are ready to grow your skills in a role where you are truly valued and supported, this is the team for you! Banner Home Health offers an opportunity to treat patients with a wide variety of clinical conditions and goals– LVADs, transplants, complex wounds, neuro rehab, cardiac issues and more. We pride ourselves on integration with the hospital system. Our nursing team is constantly growing in collaboration and expansion within our Banner network of hospitals and physicians. If you are looking for a variety of clinical treatment settings and personalized care, Banner Home Care is the place for you. In this brief video, our Home Care team members share their work experiences. Get to know the challenges, rewards and unique aspects of their roles and discover what it takes to be part of our team. Banner Hospice have been providing high quality end of life, palliative care for many years in the Northern Colorado communities. The goal is to support quality of life, honor the wishes of patients, maintain the dignity of the individual and support the family through the end of life and grieving journey. Inpatient care is also available for caregiver respite as well as complex symptom management. The Banner Hospice Team can provide comfort to the patient and family by alleviating symptoms, by providing meaningful help and by creating an environment to develop truly special final memories. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his or her direction. This position observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and documents patient care in accordance with department policies, standard of care and state scope of practice. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to contribute to the assessment of data and to plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Requirements

Must possess a current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for current state of practice.
BLS certification is required.
Completion of a state approved IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities and/or departments in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory requirements or facility/ department policy.
Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a LPN or LVN in the specialty area.
Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in designated clinical area is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Observes, compiles and reports the patient’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews available information obtained by health care team members.
Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input for updates as needed.
Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. May delegate and provide supervision in the provision of care to non-licensed personnel, in accordance with state scope of practice. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
Reports condition of patient, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse and/or physician. Observes and reports patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Observes and reports patient’s response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
Documents observation, implementation and data in the patient record. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
May plan, organize, develop and coordinate the completion of documentation and the input of patient assessment data as required by federal regulation. Maintains, updates and revises required documentation according to patient changes in condition, as regulated by federal and/or state guidelines. Effectively communicates and coordinates with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding appropriate functional/care level and transition to another level. Performs audits related to the reimbursement documentation and the quality management process. Reviews audit results and presents summary information for management utilization and review.
May coordinate the admission process including new resident evaluations. Provides verbal and written communication to residents, families and referrals sources regarding the process for admission to the center. Facilitates problem solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies and clinical staff.
This position works under supervision, prioritizing data from multiple sources to provide quality care and support to the patient and family. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families and physicians.