Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - IV Certified

Soleo Health Inc•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Soleo Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our Specialty Infusion patients at our Infusion Suite in Tempe, AZ. Join us in Simplifying Complex Care! Must be IV Certified to apply The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides primary patient care for specifically assigned patients to include assessments, care planning, evaluation and education of patients receiving infusion therapy and/or other nursing services in accordance with the care matrices and best practices in the home or alternate site setting.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN or LVN nursing program
Minimum 3 years nursing experience with background in infusion therapy preferred
Current LPN license for applicable state in good standing
Excellent customer service skills
IV Certification required
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Must be experienced with Peripheral IV, PICC care, and lab draws.
Must be licensed in the state of Arizona
IV Certification Required

Responsibilities

Provide the majority, if not all the direct care for all specifically assigned patients including initiation and maintenance of all communications with appropriate care team members including pharmacists, physicians, dieticians, home patient representatives and any appropriate community resource staff members
Evaluate and educate patient/care partner to safely administer the home infusion therapy and provide additional instruction as indicated
Evaluate the home environment where the care is to be provided and identify interventions that may be required to render the home care environment safe and appropriate for the prescribed care
Develop, in conjunction with other clinical team members, each patient’s Care Map and evaluate patient’s response to therapy during each home visit or encounter
Appropriately discharge primary patients and complete discharge summary within 7 days of discharge
Develop and maintain caseload scheduling and communications on a weekly and monthly basis in updating schedule with changes. Schedule home visits with patient/care partner and document on patient visit schedule calendar, which is posted in patient’s home
Document patients visit to physician or lab drawing station on calendar
Coordinate care via live telephone conversations and/or voicemail with the team as determined by the urgency of information to be relayed
Document all communications at the time of service
Assist with vital sign monitoring, PICC dressing changes, PIV insertions, and with administrative needs depending on site of care and state nursing laws