Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

provide in-home services to our patients. * Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload. * Review caseload with supervising RN on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines. * Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate. * Evaluates the significance of assessment findings and communicates pertinent information about the patient’s clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion. * Guarantees that changes in patients’ clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician as per Agency policy. * Educates patients, caregivers, families, and other staff as appropriate. * Performs aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. * Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc. * Recommends for needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources. * Follows the seven medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. * Follows up with obtaining lab results and notifies the physician of significant changes. * Participates in the agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. * Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient’s environment (e.g. environmental/safety/mobility risks) and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks. * Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion. Qualifications * Graduate of an accredited nursing program. * Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice. * Experience as an LPN/LVN commensurate with one of the following preferred: * One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months; * Six months home care experience within the last 12 months preferred. * Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation * Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked) * Proof of current CPR certification * Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance