Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Detroit, MI

1d•Remote

About The Position

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based nursing care for patients as directed by the attending physician and by following the order sets and goals created by the Case Manager. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current license in the state of employment
Minimum one-year experience as a LPN in an acute care setting.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
Capable of all physical demands

Nice To Haves

Home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by the attending physician and observe and monitor patient conditions and notify case manager of any changes in the patient’s condition.
Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and help decrease re-hospitalizations by educating the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.
Educate the patient and family on the disease process using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding.
Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.