Licensed Practical Nurse- LTSR

SPHS GROUP•Butler Township, PA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care in the home under the direction of a Registered Nurse, within the parameters established by State and Federal Regulatory Agencies and the Policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Practical Nurse Program.
Current and Valid LPN licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
Ability to receive, understand and communicate information with effectiveness, and follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

Previous home health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reports changes in the patient's condition to the primary nurse and appropriate supervisor.
Monitor’s patient progress and environment on an ongoing basis and completes and submits reports and recommendations of monitoring.
Completes all required documentation including clinical, statistical, interdisciplinary communications, patient care documentation and other medical information, in an accurate and timely manner.
Participates in interdisciplinary conferences, communications, and documents all contacts with other service providers noted in the patient's clinical record.
Always maintains patient confidentiality.
Participates in client or community education/informational programs and events, as required.
Maintains contact and serves as a patient advocate with appropriate medical professionals, as required by the patient's needs and treatment.
Performs other related duties as may be necessary or required to ensure patient safety, quality treatment, and successful operation of the program.
Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.