LPN - Home Health

Job Profile Summary

In the home health care setting, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) provide one-on-one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home. Assesses patient needs and develops a plan of care with the physician. Carries out the care plan with the patient, family, and support staff. Monitors and evaluates patient response to treatment, medication, and healing or mobilization progress. Oversees case management. Uses a comprehensive and patient-specific care plan with innovative solutions. Spends quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence.

Job Description

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing (Required)

Work Experience

• 1 - 2 years Practical Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current Georgia license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Certifications/Licensures:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Essential Functions

LPN - NURSING STANDARDS:

• Comply with nursing standards under the guidance of the Nursing Staff
• Maintain clinic, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
• Interpret these to personnel, patients, and public as appropriate
• Follow established routine and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS:

• Collect data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data
• Prioritize data collection based on the patient's condition and needs
• Identify expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues

CARE PROCESSES:

• Treat patients and families with compassion and implement plan of care
• Base care decisions on plan of care
• Monitor and document patient response
• Establish rapport with clients
• Adapt communication style, listen and respond to patient needs
• Recognize age-specific responses to treatment
• Provide effective interventions
• Respect patients' confidentiality and privacy
• Support social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families
• Manage difficult or emotional patient situations

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS:

• Develop expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care
• Involve patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes
• Modify expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient
• Include the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process
• Evaluate the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes
• Document the results of the evaluation

DOCUMENTATION:

• Document and submit required information and data in a timely fashion
• Clearly and accurately document designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensure that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users
• Use correct terminology
• Conform to required style and format

Additional Duties

• Adhere to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization
• Perform other duties as required and complete all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintain current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attend ongoing educational programs)
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrate competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
• For non-clinical areas, attend training and demonstrate usage of age-specific customer service skills
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate