POSITION SUMMARY

Provides direct patient care and related support to medically fragile clients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or supervising licensed therapist, and within the realm of accepted standards of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse as stated in the Nurse Practice Act for the state of practice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient
• Implementation and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any) and caregiver(s)
• Providing services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care
• Patient, caregiver, and family counseling
• Patient and caregiver education
• Preparing clinical notes
• Communication with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care
• Coordination with known external agencies providing care and services to the same patient
• Participation in the agency’s QAPI program
• Participation in agency-sponsored in-service training
• Provides assistance in the implementation of the plan of care
• Assuring that patient needs are continually assessed
• Ensures delivery of services is maintained in accordance with physician orders and with client consent
• Observes, records and reports reaction to treatment and any changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and/or physician
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control measures
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Clinical Manager/Administrator
• Participation in regular on-call rotation as directed by the Administrator

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Reliable transportation and working telephone as required by the nature of the position.
• Age: Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Education/Licensure/Experience

• Graduation from an approved School of Practical/Vocational Nursing and current state Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Prefer one (1) year work experience as a practical/vocational nurse in a hospital. Prefer six (6) months Home Health experience.