Home Health Field LPN (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing one-on-one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home. The LVN will provide comprehensive and patient specific care to promote their health and independence.

As a Home Health LVN, you will :

Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patient’s physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, team report, and evaluations.

Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.

Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating / performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.

Provide effective communication to patient / family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.

Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.

Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Requirements

Current LVN License

Valid Driver’s License

Valid Auto Insurance

CPR Certification

HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred