LPN - FT - Days (75261)

Hamilton Health Care System • Dalton, GA

1d

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Home Health Care RN Case Manager ,assisting with care coordination activities and completing assigned visit frequencies according to the Patient’s Plan of Care. Duties at times may include various office duties such as chart review, and back up for the Intake Coordinator. Other duties may include coverage for Home Health Aides when needed during periods of increased census or staffing needs in order to meet regulatory compliance. This position is responsible for providing skilled nursing intervention within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.

Requirements

• Education: A graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensure: Current Georgia licenses as a LPN.
• Must have a current Georgia drivers license and valid automobile insurance coverage.
• Experience: Preferably one-year experience in an institutional setting or provided care to primarily geriatric patients in a home setting.
• Skills: CPR Techniques and License.
• Demonstration of ability to complete personal, environmental and basic skilled and unskilled nursing care to include the following; vital signs, S & A's, Foley catheter insertion, irrigation; administration of fleet and soap suds enema, infection control techniques.
• Administration of IM & SQ injections, dressing changes, monitoring pain and symptom control.
• Education on disease process and management.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, regulations, and medical equipment utilized in patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for a safe work environment.
• Skill in modifying documentation to meet intermediary and state documentation requirements.
• Skill in preparing, maintaining and writing reports.
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with associates, patients, medical staff and the general public.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes without direct supervision.
• Ability to drive self on a daily basis

Responsibilities

• assisting with care coordination activities
• completing assigned visit frequencies according to the Patient’s Plan of Care
• various office duties such as chart review
• back up for the Intake Coordinator
• coverage for Home Health Aides when needed during periods of increased census or staffing needs in order to meet regulatory compliance
• providing skilled nursing intervention within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice

Benefits

• 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed