Corewell Health
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Job Description
- Req#: 9518
- Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of Ohio
- Minimum of one year of experience as a LPN in an acute care setting is required; two years is preferred. Home care experience is desired.
- Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
- Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
- Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.
- Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
- Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
- Detail-oriented and observant.
- Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
- Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
- Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
- Performs care by following order sets and goals made by RN
- Observes and monitors patient conditions
- Notifies RNCM of any changes in patient condition
- Administers medication as prescribed by the physician
- Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage
- Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
- Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
- Listens to patient and family members
- Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
- Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
- Maintains active LPN license in state of employment
- Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal
- Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
- Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
- Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
- Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
- Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
- Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
- Documents all aspects of subsequent visits within 24 hours of visit to meet Medicare guidelines. Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
- Knowledgeable with providing skilled care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Fulfills LPN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
**$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS**
Agency: Alternate Solutions Home Health (formally known as Inova Home Health)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM with on-call requirements
Territory: Clinicians will work in Leesburg, Hamilton, Reston, Herndon, Sterling, Chantilly, Fairfax, Great Falls, Ashburn, Waterford, Middleburg and the surrounding areas
Requirement: Minimum one-year experience as an LPN in an acute care setting
SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician by following the order sets created by the RNCM. The LPN educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The LPN is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The LPN is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Per visit compensation refers to a lump sum payment for all activities in connection with a visit to a patient. It is compensation not only for the time involved in doing patient care but for preparation time, travel, lab drops, picking up supplies, charting, and communication with the patient’s family, physician, and other health care providers.
HEALTH QUALIFICAITONS:
Health Requirements: Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position.
Constantly (66%-100%):
Reading, Speaking, Writing English
Communications Skills
Computer/PDA Usage
Hand/finger dexterity
Hearing/Seeing
Talking in person
Hearing in person
Vision for close work
Frequently (34%-66%)
Walking
Sitting
Driving
Talking on the phone
Hearing on the phone
Occasionally (2%-33%)
Bending
Standing
Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
Stretching/Reaching
Climbing
Stooping (bend at waist)
Distinguish smell/taste
Rarely (1% or less)
N/A
TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.
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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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