Licensed Practical Nurse

Alternate Solutions Homecare of Columbus, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Home Health - Columbus is seeking an LPN I to provide comprehensive skilled nursing care at patients' homes under physician orders, following RN-driven plan of care. The role emphasizes patient and family education, safe medication administration, and accurate documentation while maintaining state licensure and professional standards; schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

We value compassionate, patient-centered care and teamwork to reduce hospital readmissions and improve

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of LPN experience in an acute care setting; 2 years preferred.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Calm, patient, accommodating demeanor.
• Compassionate and caring in patient interactions.
• Knowledge of nursing best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
• Ability to identify situations and provide the best solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined work ethic with prioritization and timeliness.
• Follow directions and work well as a team.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your name.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care in patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
• Performs care per order sets and goals 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 disease/injury processes and management.
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care.
• Helps decrease rehospitalizations by teaching preventive measures and making good decisions.
• Listens to patient and family members.
• Completes all clinical documentation per agency protocol and Medicare guidelines.
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.
• Maintains active LPN license in state of employment.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Compassion

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

LPN license

Job description

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.

Alternate Solutions Home Health - Columbus Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician by following the order sets created by the RNCM. The LPN I educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The LPN I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The LPN I is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

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We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.