Home Health Care Provider

Job Overview

The home health licensed practical nurse plays a vital role in the healthcare team, working under the supervision of a registered nurse. Key responsibilities include assisting with patient assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care according to policies and procedures.

Primary duties include :

Assisting with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care based on age and diagnosis

Effectively managing patient care in coordination with a multidisciplinary team

Communicating information appropriately according to agency policies and procedures

Contributing to program effectiveness

Organizing and performing work efficiently

Maintaining and adjusting schedules to enhance agency performance

Demonstrating commitment to agency values

Developing positive interpersonal relations

Maintaining customer satisfaction

Demonstrating the agency's mission, vision, and values daily

Responsibilities may include :

Providing direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments as prescribed by physicians

Documenting patient information accurately and thoroughly in accordance with agency policies and procedures

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans

Participating in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and agency performance

Requirements include :

Graduate of an accredited or approved school of practical nursing

Current license to practice practical nursing in North Carolina

CPR certification

Minimum one year practical nursing experience, preferably in home health

Ability to transfer and maneuver objects weighing 50 pounds

Ability to communicate and be literate in English

Physical abilities required for this position include :

Transferring patients safely and efficiently

Administering injections and medications as prescribed by physicians

Manipulating equipment and medical devices as necessary

Additionally, mental abilities required for this position include :

Assessing patients' physical and emotional needs

Formulating plans to meet those needs

Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and families

Sensory requirements include :

Visual assessment of patients and surroundings

Auditory skills for auscultation and communication