LPN-Homecare

General Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assess patients and implements nursing care plans as ordered. Participates in coordination of care with other disciplines for the patients assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluates patients for continuing to meet eligibility requirements for in home per Medicaid or payer guidelines and agency policy. Assesses patients accurately reporting any change in patient condition promptly to an RN. Implements all procedures/treatments per policy and procedure, following infection control guidelines. Completes all documentation within specified time frames. Organizes and provides nursing care in a cost-efficient manner including scheduling and utilization of visits. Collaborates with other disciplines assigned to patient. Documents care coordination in patient medical record. Evaluates effectiveness of care plan authorized by DHSS or VA and informs supervisor if care plan changes need to be made to better meet patients needs. Appropriately manages time and daily tasks to achieve daily productivity goals. Performs General Health Exam on all In Home patients who are authorized PC or APC services to ensure quality of care, assessment of the participant health, and to assess the adequacy of the participant care plan to meet the participant needs Assist in supervision of homemakers to ensure tasks are adequately carried out to meet patient needs and report any issues noted to supervisor. Job Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited LPN program and approved IV therapy course. Work Experience One year home health care experience preferred. Certification/License LPN license Missouri or compact state. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Valid Driver license and proof of insurance. Mental/Physical Requirements Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching. Working Conditions Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous materials. Variation in environmental temperatures. Exposure to various community environments. General Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assess patients and implements nursing care plans as ordered. Participates in coordination of care with other disciplines for the patients assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluates patients for continuing to meet eligibility requirements for in home per Medicaid or payer guidelines and agency policy. Assesses patients accurately reporting any change in patient condition promptly to an RN. Implements all procedures/treatments per policy and procedure, following infection control guidelines. Completes all documentation within specified time frames. Organizes and provides nursing care in a cost-efficient manner including scheduling and utilization of visits. Collaborates with other disciplines assigned to patient. Documents care coordination in patient medical record. Evaluates effectiveness of care plan authorized by DHSS or VA and informs supervisor if care plan changes need to be made to better meet patients needs. Appropriately manages time and daily tasks to achieve daily productivity goals. Performs General Health Exam on all In Home patients who are authorized PC or APC services to ensure quality of care, assessment of the participant's health, and to assess the adequacy of the participant's care plan to meet the participant's needs Assist in supervision of homemakers to ensure tasks are adequately carried out to meet patient's needs and report any issues noted to supervisor. Job Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited LPN program and approved IV therapy course. Work Experience One year home health care experience preferred. Certification/License LPN license Missouri or compact state. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Valid Driver's license and proof of insurance. Mental/Physical Requirements Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching. Working Conditions Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and hostile persons at times. Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous materials. Variation in environmental temperatures. Exposure to various community environments.