Home Health LPN

St. Gabriel's Community; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Benedictine Living is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care for a group of home health patients/residents under supervision of a Registered Nurse, following established policies and standards of practice.

You will collect data, participate in care plans, administer medications, educate families, document outcomes, and assist with discharge planning. A valid LPN license and BLS are required, along with a Class A driver's license and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse in good standing.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Valid Class A Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial data collection on patients/residents and follow up as per policy.
• Support person-driven care plans developed by the Registered Nurse within policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and document patient responses.
• Educate patients/residents and families per plan and document responses.
• Document in accordance with current standards.
• Plan for patient discharge with RN and discharge planners.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team coordination

Discharge planning

Medication administration

Communication

Education delivery

Education

LPN license

BLS Certification

Driver’s license

Job description

Overview

A licensed practical nurse is a clinically competent position that provides care to a group of home health patients/residents under general supervision/delegation of a registered nurse according to established policies, procedures, protocols and standards of practice and care. Effectively interacts with patients/residents, families, responsible party, and all health team members to assure resident safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial data collection on all patients/residents and follows up on data collection as per policy.
• Participate in implementing person driven plans of care as developed by the Registered Nurse within established policies and procedures and continually works to meet individual patient/resident needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient/resident and their clinical condition. Observe, document and report patient/resident responses to medications.
• Follow patient/resident, family and caregiver education plan of care as developed by the Registered Nurse, clearly communicates information and documents patient/resident response to education.
• Document according to current standards and policies.
• Plan for patient/resident discharge, collaborates with the Registered Nurse and discharge planners for long and short term patient/resident needs.
• Coordinate and direct patient/resident care appropriately.
• Perform charge nurse or building responsibilities when assigned.
• Utilize the principles of Relationship Based Care while performing duties.
• Promotes the Benedictine Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice by bringing the Mission and Core Values into the day-to-day activities of the company.
• Performs other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse, which must be in good standing
• BLS Certification.
• Valid Class A Driver’s License
• Acceptable driving record that meets Benedictine requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Clinical experience

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

Salary Range

$27.12-$33.06

Benefits Statement

A robustbenefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntarybenefits. For more information visit our website atwww.benedictineliving.org.