LPN - FT - Days - Home Health
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of the Home Health Care RN Case Manager, the LPN provides skilled nursing care according to the patient’s Plan of Care. The role assists with implementing the patient’s care plan and helps patients maintain personal hygiene and a safe, clean environment. Duties may include office work such as chart review and back-up support for the Intake Coordinator. During crisis periods, the LPN may cover for Home Health Aides to ensure required frequencies are met for regulatory compliance. The work varies with patients’ home environments and includes traveling to patients’ homes. The position requires working independently without direct supervision, completing care documentation and paperwork, and using office equipment as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited vocational school of nursing.
- Hold a current LPN license in the State of Georgia.
- Have a current driver’s license and valid automobile insurance coverage.
- Hold current BLS CPR certification.
- Demonstrate ability to provide personal, environmental, and basic skilled and unskilled nursing care, including vital signs, S & A's, Foley catheter insertion and irrigation, enemas, infection control, IM and SQ injections, dressing changes, and monitoring pain and symptom control.
- Know organizational policies, procedures, regulations, and medical equipment used in patient care.
- Know common safety hazards and precautions for maintaining a safe work environment.
- Be able to adapt documentation to intermediary and state requirements and prepare, maintain, and write reports.
- Be able to maintain effective working relationships with associates, patients, medical staff, and the general public.
- Be able to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures; communicate clearly; work independently in patients’ homes without direct supervision; and drive daily.
- Meet the physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs., moderate sitting while driving, and moderate stooping, bending, and lifting.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in an institutional setting or providing care primarily to geriatric patients in a home setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care according to the patient’s Plan of Care under the direction and supervision of the Home Health Care RN Case Manager.
- Assist in implementing the patient’s care plan.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Perform office duties as needed, including chart review and back-up for the Intake Coordinator.
- Cover for Home Health Aides during crisis times when needed to meet required frequencies and regulatory compliance.
- Complete required patient-care documentation and reports.
Benefits
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Employee wellness program
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- ICHRA for health insurance
- Paid Annual Leave (time off)
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
