Private Duty LPN - Smithville
About The Position
Elk Valley, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides physician-prescribed direct nursing care to acutely or chronically ill patients in their homes. The role includes recording clinical and progress notes and coordinating patient care activities and services to support high-quality care in the assigned geographic service area. The LPN works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor. The position provides clinical services within the scope of state nursing practice and the patient’s plan of care, coordinates with the healthcare team, documents visits in the electronic medical record, and participates in care coordination. The role requires the ability to work in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition. The employer describes an environment that offers direction, performance recognition, and development opportunities.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or access to public transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needs.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice defined by state nursing laws and in accordance with the plan of care.
- Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team and follow applicable infection control procedures.
- Document patient visits thoroughly and completely in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and payer requirements, using the agency’s electronic visit verification program when applicable.
- Participate in the agency’s care coordination process, including timely reporting of patient needs and changes in condition and attending patient case conferences.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, other clinicians, agency management staff, case coordinators, and community case managers when applicable.
- Provide care in home situations regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
