LPN- Fulltime Days Home Health ( in field)

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a licensed practical nurse for daytime home health visits in the Marietta area. The role involves direct patient care under RN supervision, with duties including assessment, documentation, and patient education in patients' homes.

A minimum of 1 year clinical experience in Home Health or Med-Surg is preferred; BLS certification is required. The LPN will collaborate with the RN and care team, participate in call rotations, and contribute to ongoing staff

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of clinical home health or medical/surgical nursing experience
• LPN license required and BLS certification at hire
• Strong assessment, documentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision
• Coordinate care with RN and other team members
• Educate patients and caregivers, promote self-care
• Complete accurate documentation within established timeframes
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing education

Skills

Leadership

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Home health software

Windows OS

Job description

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)Job Summary:

Fulltime LPN days in field for home health in Wellstar territory surrounding campuses such as Kennestone/Cobb/North Fulton/Paulding

One year clinical in either Home Health or Med surg strongly preferred.

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Assess and assist with managing patients total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process
• Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN
• Meets established productivity standards

COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE

• Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members
• Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patients condition, as appropriate
• Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order
• Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership

PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION

• Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient
• Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety

COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION

• Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
• Participates in care team conferences with co-workers
• Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.

STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate
• Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed
• Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma / GED General or Other / Certificate Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• LPN - Lic Practical Nurse

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills.

Strong assessment and clinical skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to write and follow directions to patients homes.

Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.