Per Diem PRN LPN Home Health Nurse

KPH Healthcare Services•Hoffman Estates, IL

12d•$27 - $29

About The Position

Job Summary: Performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization and Agency. All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established policies and practices and state Nurse Practice Act. The LPN/LVN delivers care to clients as delegated by the RN Case Manager.

Requirements

Must be available and on-time for scheduled work shifts
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state(s) of employment
Current CPR certification
Valid driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance coverage per Home Life’s policy.
Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health care providers
Manages time efficiently and
Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job
Maintains confidentiality of necessary
Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer
Create positive image between co-workers.
Promote positive inter-agency
Instill confidence in staff members and build self-esteem through acceptance and recognition of
Provide role modeling of teamwork, accountability and a positive
Demonstrate and encourage appropriate problem-solving
Drug test
Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience in an acute care setting or equivalent

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care as defined in the nurse practice act and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Communicates appropriate status/condition changes to the RN per agency
Provides skilled nursing visits for clients as directed by the RN Case Manager. Follows the care plan established by the Registered
Recognizes and reports changes in client condition to the Case Manager and physician, as
Communicates information on a timely basis, consistent with Agency policy and urgency of the situation. Communicates verbally, as needed, and through complete and accurate documentation in the clinical
Scope of clinical practice includes personal care services, monitoring and reporting findings, medication administration and monitoring, client teaching, emergency intervention, and nursing services within professional scope of practice and as delegated by the Case
Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and
Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with policies and
Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of
Makes recommendations on improvement of
Seeks education/training or assistance with areas of concern
Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community
Accepts responsibility for professional nursing
Follows applicable state and federal laws and agency
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the
Refrains from discussing client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who do not have a legitimate interest in the
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Agency Quality Improvement Program and pertinent
Participates in coordination of home care services, attends meetings as required, and follows reporting
Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
Perform other duties as assigned