LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) HOME CARE

Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Care

Schedule Notes :

Certified Home Care 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM 5 x 8 hr Every Other Weekend Required No Holiday Requirement No On-Call Requirement

Job Summary :

The primary role of the LPN is to provide clinical support, under the direction of the clinical supervisors and / or RN professional to ensure smooth patient flow and physician and patient satisfaction.

Serves as a liaison between the patients and the provider. Administers medications and treatments as per RN orders and completes all assigned tasks.

Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance) :

Demonstrates knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies.

Follows plan of care as directed by the RN and / or clinical supervisors.

Examples may include but are not limited to :

• Complies with appropriate physician orders.
• Observes, reports and assists in meeting patient needs as per plan of care.
• Records vital signs, intake and output other related responsibilities.
• Supports / reinforces patient teaching and discharge planning.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene, nutrition and daily activities.
• Appropriately utilizes and cares for technical equipment and supplies.
• Assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and surgical procedures appropriate to the unit.
• Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition, including a change in vital signs and / or blood sugars.

Turns in assignment sheet for evaluation.

• Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Ensures adequate staffing needs are met through willingness to float.
• Appropriately participates in emergent situations. Assists with and reassures patients and families.
• Assignments are accurately completed with appropriate supervisory counseling.
• Completes patient related activities within scheduled time periods.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned service area.
• Appropriately completes data collection, plan of care and intervention of patient care. Utilizes data information systems appropriately.
• Clinical practice accurately reflects Code of Ethics, Board of Nursing and the New Jersey Department of Health regulations, JCAHO and institutional policies and procedures and promotes professional ethics / standards.
• Other duties and / or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Required Skills & Experience :

• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• A strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers.
• Dedication to ongoing education.
• The ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Certified Home Care experience requested
• Clinical experience with patients required, ie- foley, wound care, lines / drains, post op care, chronic disease management, etc.

Preferred Skills & Experience :

• Fluency in the Spanish language preferred.
• Epic preferred

Required Certifications & Licensure :

• Current and valid LPN license in the state of New Jersey.
• Current and valid BLS / CPR Certification by American Heart Association.

Certifications & Licenses :

BLS - AHA

Current and valid LPN license in the state of New Jersey.