LPN

Home Caregivers Partnership; Roosevelt (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Caregivers Partnership seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing services in patients' homes in the Roosevelt, UT area under physician orders and the plan of care. The LPN will work under the supervision of RNs and the Clinical Manager, delivering treatments and teaching self-care techniques to patients and families.

Responsibilities include preparing notes, assisting with procedures, maintaining records, and ensuring adherence to agency policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing and licensed in the state.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Furnishes nursing services per plan of care in home settings.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Assists physician, IPC provider and RN in procedures.
• Maintains aseptic technique and prepares equipment.
• Educates patient and family on self-care per plan of care.
• Documents observations and treatments accurately.
• Participates in conferences and QM activities as assigned.
• Takes on-call duties, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Initiative

Independent judgment

Patient care

Education

LPN license (Utah)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Canyon Utah Home Care & Hospice - Roosevelt - Roosevelt, UT 84066

A qualified Licensed Practical (Vocational) Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

LINE OF AUTHORITY

Reports to the Clinical Manager / RNs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Furnishes services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned per the plan of care, in accordance with agency policies.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Assists the physician, the intermediate care provider and RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Implement the nursing care plan for each patient as directed by the RN.
• Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate as directed by the RN.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and registered nurse reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patients physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home in accordance with the plan of care.
• Evaluates with the registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN/LVNs nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.
• Participates in medical record audits, peer reviews and QM activities as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and in-services as scheduled.
• Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned in collaboration with the on-call RN.
• Submits any changes in schedule to Clinical Manager/RN on a daily basis.
• Participates in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist.
• Observes aseptic technique as required.
• Accepts, writes and executes orders; orders are cosigned by RN.
• Assures that the patient/family is involved in implementing the plan of care.
• Assists in reviewing, evaluating and updating the patient plan of care as appropriate in collaboration with the RN.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Provides appropriate information regarding patient to other agencies/individuals involved in patients care as needed.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
• Completes documentation and paperwork in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Immediately reports to Clinical Manager/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
• Demonstrates competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures before performing new skills
• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
• Reports all incomplete work assignments to Clinical Manager/RN.
• Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well-groomed.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
• Maintains clean and neat work environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works indoors in the Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Supervised by: Clinical Manager/RNs

RISK EXPOSURE

High risk

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.