Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Agency: The Christ Hospital Home Health Care Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:15AM - 5:00PM WHAT WE OFFER: We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program. Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
Minimum of one year of experience as a LPN in an acute care setting is required.
Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating.
Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.
Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
Knowledgeable with providing skilled care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Nice To Haves

two years of experience is preferred.
Home care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
Performs care by following order sets and goals made by RN.
Observes and monitors patient conditions.
Notifies RNCM of any changes in patient condition.
Administers medication as prescribed by the physician.
Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage.
Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care.
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.
Listens to patient and family members.
Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.
Maintains active LPN license in state of employment.
Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal.
Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences.
Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings.
Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company.
Understands and practices agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
Documents all aspects of subsequent visits within 24 hours of visit to meet Medicare guidelines.
Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
Fulfills LPN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.