Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Description / Performance Evaluation

Title : Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse

Job Summary :

Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their places of residence. Participates in the coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and referring agency.

Reports to (per Agency)

Job Qualifications :

Education : Graduate of an accredited school of vocational / practical nursing.

Licensure : Active, state license as a licensed vocational / practical nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Current driver's license.

Experience : One year of experience as a lic;ensed vocational / practical nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience, preferred.

Skills : Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification.

Transportation : Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions :

Works in patients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls.

Physical and Mental Effort :

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift upto 50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions : Evaluation :

Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation.

Participates in planning and implementing care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), caregiver(s), and the RN. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.

Provides patient and caregiver education.

Provides care using infection control measures that protect both staff and patient.

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

Provides effective communication to the patient, family, team members, and other healthcare professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a

timely manner.

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

Participates in the Agency's QAPI program.

Participates in the Agency sponsored in-service trainings.

Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.

Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Statement of Understanding :

I have read the above job description and essential functions. I understand and agree to carry out these responsibilities as assigned. I will adhere to Agency compliance with laws and regulations in a professional manner. I understand and acknowledge that nothing contained in this job description may be construed as limiting the employer's right to discipline or terminate my employment at any time for failure to perform satisfactorily.

Signature : Date :

HCL / LVN / LPN Mer Page 1 of 2 Last Reviewed : 011318

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Evaluation Codes :

!- Does not meet job requirements / expectations i - Occasionally meets job requirements i - Normally meets job requirements

!- Meets and occasionally exceeds job requirements ? - Regularly exceeds job requirements

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