Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Ashealthnet; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401k

Company paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network in Akron, OH is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled home health care. You will follow physician orders, observe patient conditions, and document care to support Medicare guidelines.

This role requires travel to patients’ homes and on-call duties as part of a collaborative care team. The ideal candidate has an active LPN license in Ohio, prior home health or acute care experience, and strong communication with patients, families, and

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting; two years preferred.
• Home care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes as ordered by physician.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to RN.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document care.
• Counsels patient and family on disease processes and plan of care.
• Documents all care activities per Medicare Guidelines.
• Maintain active LPN license and participate in on-call requirements.

Skills

Clear communication with patients and

Compassionate patient care

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Time management and prioritization

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (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.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:15AM - 5:00PM with on‑call requirements.

Agency: Summa Home Health.

WHAT WE OFFER

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to participate in 401k.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
• 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.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

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.

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.