LPN - Skilled Home Health

Compassus•Beaverton, OR

19d•$31 - $43

About The Position

The Home Health Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients intermittently in their residences, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care and under the direction and supervision of the Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager. Services are provided in accordance with agency policies. The nurse models Compassus’s values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation; promotes its philosophy and Pillars of Success; upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct; and fosters positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders. This is a full-time weekday day-shift position with Providence at Home with Compassus in Portland West, Oregon. The position is part of a bargaining unit with a collective bargaining agreement. The listed compensation range is $31.35–$43.33 per hour; the offered rate depends on factors including education, training, experience, geographic location, and other position-related factors. Differentials, bonuses, or other variable pay may also apply under company policies. Compassus describes a total rewards package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off and holidays; mileage reimbursement; continuing education support; and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefit eligibility depends on employment status, position classification, and applicable plan terms. The company also highlights career development, mentorship, leadership pathways, recognition programs, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

Requirements

Certificate from an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program approved by the state.
Active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state(s) of employment.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations involving rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, and to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to articulate and embrace the hospice philosophy.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and visual demands, including standing, walking, manual dexterity, and lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a healthcare setting with expected exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and typical clinical conditions, and to routinely use standard medical equipment and clinical tools.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as an LPN in a clinical care setting.
Experience in skilled nursing, preferably in hospice, home health care, oncology, or emergency care.

Responsibilities

Implement and follow each patient’s nursing care plan.
Provide assigned nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
Observe signs and symptoms and report treatment reactions, including reactions to drugs and changes in physical or emotional condition, to the physician and Registered Nurse Case Manager.
Teach and counsel patients and their families or significant others about nursing care needs and related issues at home.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing services with the Home Health RN Case Manager and under that person’s guidance.
Maintain accurate and complete records of patient observations, treatments, and care; participate in medical record audits as assigned.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services; participate in care conferences about involving other health team members as needed.
Submit schedule changes daily to the Director of Clinical Services or Clinical Supervisor.
Prepare clinical and progress notes and submit them within 24 hours of a visit.
Assist the physician and Home Health RN Case Manager with specialized procedures; prepare equipment and materials for treatments and observe aseptic techniques as required.
Assist patients with learning and appropriate self-care techniques.
Provide care with respect for patient rights; report patient or family grievances and complaints, allegations of abuse or property misappropriation, and observed accidents or incidents to appropriate persons.
Follow standard precautions and infection control procedures; identify and respond appropriately to emergencies and observe patient safety needs.
Document patient visits accurately, promptly, and appropriately in the clinical record and maintain billing documentation as required by policy.
Develop appropriate treatment in conjunction with the Home Health RN Case Manager based on patients’ disease progression.
Address patient care needs with families and significant others as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality of necessary information.
Interface and communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare providers to support customer satisfaction.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.