LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health and Hospice FT - Days

Description
The LPN is responsible for the application of principles of the nursing process for a specific group of patients/clients, for directing the care given by team members in home health and in-home services, and certain departmental committee work and operation activities.
On occasion, the LPN may be assigned to a special responsibility in community awareness activities.
The LPN demonstrates a positive attitude toward the responsibilities of a specific role on the health care team; and contributes clinical competence and a caring attitude in supporting a healing, professional practice environment.
Responsibilities:

Provides nursing care for patients/clients utilizing the nursing process.
Assesses, administers, supervises, documents, and evaluates the nursing care needed and given to the patient/clients, utilizing the care plan.
Completes the chart within specified time frame.
Sets up patient's folder in home.
Initiates discharge planning on admission and reevaluates as condition warrants.
Documents the following:
observations; demonstrations, exceptions, valid complaints and team member communications.
Observes and reassesses as ordered coordinated lative to diagnosis, needs, and changes in condition to keep physician informed and accurately coordinate care.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient/client's status; interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient/client's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs; and provides the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures and as ordered by the physician.
Properly administers medications; knows side effects, signs of toxicity, and what vital signs to check or lab work needed to monitor.
Performs IV therapy per protocol.
Significant changes in condition are reported to the physician, the supervisor, other team members and the responsible party in a timely manner and documented.
Actively participates in case/team conferences.
Provides patients/clients/family with accurate, appropriate, and unbiased information concerning other services and referral agencies.
Assists patient/client/family in identification of risk factors with accurate information to identify potential illness or injury and what to do in these events.
Oversees the maintenance, stores, and charges for equipment and supplies, both in the workplace and in the patient/client's home.
Demonstrates isolation techniques (per CDC) and disposal of hazardous wastes in the home.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Position Requirements:


Current LPN licensure in the State of Missouri.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or preapproved provider.
2+ years of relevant experience preferred.