Home Health LPN: Compassionate Skilled Nursing (Mon-Fri)

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN I) at Alternate Solutions Home Health in Columbus, OH provides skilled nursing care in patients' homes as ordered by physicians, following RN-driven order sets.

Our team emphasizes compassionate patient education, family involvement, and accurate documentation in line with Medicare guidelines; the role requires patient safety focus and collaboration with the RNCM and healthcare team.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 1 year as LPN in an acute care setting; home care preferred.
• Strong communication with patients, families and staff.
• Calm, patient, compassionate, and team-focused.
• Knowledge of nursing best practices.
• Ability to make nursing judgments and prioritize tasks.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

LPN experience

Communication

Compassion

Nursing knowledge

Clinical judgment

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Jobbeschreibung

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN I) at Alternate Solutions Home Health in Columbus, OH provides skilled nursing care in patients' homes as ordered by physicians, following RN-driven order sets.

Our team emphasizes compassionate patient education, family involvement, and accurate documentation in line with Medicare guidelines; the role requires patient safety focus and collaboration with the RNCM and healthcare team.