LPN

HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE INC•Fayetteville, NC

25d

About The Position

The LPN administers skilled nursing care to home health and hospice patients who need intermittent professional nursing services, as delegated by an RN and outlined in each patient’s individualized plan of care. The role supports positive patient outcomes, patient and family comfort, quality of life, and continuity of care while complying with applicable laws, nursing practice requirements, and 3HC policies and procedures. The LPN performs assigned nursing skills, treatments, and procedures; observes and reports changes in patients’ physical or emotional conditions and reactions to treatment; reinforces teaching completed by the RN; gathers and documents patient and home-environment information; and assists the RN or physician with specialized procedures as needed. The position also includes maintaining electronic medical records and medication profiles, communicating promptly with supervisors and care teams, and participating in agency clinical activities and continuing education. Coverage is in Cumberland County. The LPN rotates weekend, after-hours, and holiday on-call duty with an RN available for backup and may assist with visits in other offices as assigned.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina.
Current CPR certification (BCLS).
Dependability and ability to interact pleasantly and tactfully with patients, families, staff, providers, and the public.
Competence to perform delegated tasks that support positive patient outcomes under the patient’s individualized plan of care.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Abide by and support 3HC’s Compliance Program and Code of Ethics, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and nursing practice requirements.
Provide courteous, tactful, knowledgeable service to patients, families, staff, visitors, referral sources, vendors, and the community.
Perform nursing skills, treatments, and procedures specified in the patient’s individualized plan of care and within the scope of the North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act.
Observe patients for signs, symptoms, treatment reactions, and changes in physical or emotional condition, and report findings to the RN.
Reinforce teaching completed by the RN and counsel patients and families about assigned nursing care needs and preventive or rehabilitative procedures.
Assist the RN or physician with specialized procedures and duties, and help patients, families, and care team members maintain continuity of care and address emotional needs.
Report outcomes of unscheduled visits to the RN within 24 hours of providing service.
Gather and document data specified in the individualized plan of care and skilled nursing report; relate findings to the patient’s health status and treatment plan; and identify needs for immediate nursing intervention within plan parameters.
Document services, clinical and progress notes, conferences, patient condition or home-situation changes, and RN-supervised care-plan revisions in the electronic medical record and NetSmart.
Submit downloads and paperwork, including time and travel, daily; update medication profiles when medications change; stay current on reimbursement and documentation criteria; and respond to documentation correction or completion requests within 48 hours.
Collaborate with the supervisor to meet clinical needs; rotate weekend, after-hours, and holiday on-call duty with RN backup; and assist with visits in other offices as assigned.
Maintain regular communication with the supervisor, report patient problems promptly through the chain of command, and use 3HC’s current communication processes and technology.
Participate in staff meetings, patient care conferences, record audits, utilization reviews, quality improvement activities, in-services, and interdisciplinary team conferences or IDG at least 75% of the time.
Attend mandatory agency in-services and meet State Board of Nursing CEU requirements; pursue ongoing professional development and recommend educational opportunities for staff.
Use agency resources cost-effectively, monitor waste, and use supplies and equipment properly and safely.
Follow 3HC’s Personnel Policy and perform other appropriate duties assigned by the supervisor.