Home Health Lpn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current state or compact license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• TB test and physical examination.
• Maintain required insurance.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
• Dependable transportation and willingness to commute to the patient’s home.
• Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end-of-life care.
• Pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Execute physician-prescribed plans of care.
• Complete compliant documentation of care in the system of record.
• Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
• Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care.
• Perform activities associated with daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and gastrointestinal intake and output.
• Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
• Monitor changes in patients’ conditions, including weight changes, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
• Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other designated individuals about patients’ health.
• Provide education and training to patients, their families, and/or Home Health Aides.
• Work one-on-one with patients in their homes to provide care in a comfortable environment.
• Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
• Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet patients’ needs.