RETIRED RN LPN NEEDED 30577

SANZIE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.; Toccoa (GA); On-site; USD 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

SANZIE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Toccoa, Georgia. In this role, you will provide essential care to clients, monitor their health, and ensure compliance with care plans.

The ideal candidate has a current LPN license, experience in home health, and excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for administering medications and supervising CNAs, making a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Salary ranges from $40 to $70 per visit, offering competitive compensation for your skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Home health experience is a plus.
• Negative PPB TB skin test within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to clients according to the Plan of Care.
• Administer medications and injections.
• Monitor vital signs and collect blood samples.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Current State of Georgia License as a LPN

Current CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide care to clients according to the Plan of Care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse ("RN") in accordance with state and federal regulations and SHCS philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and injections, ensuring adherence to the five rights of medication to reduce errors.
• Measure intake and output, perform tube feedings, monitor catheters, and record vital signs.
• Collect blood samples, obtain specimens for analysis, and perform other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as required.
• Assist with activities of daily living and provide wound care, dressing as needed.
• Observe and report changes in client’s condition, conveying pertinent information to the RN.
• Teach family or responsible party about client care and promote client/family/caregiver education using verbal and written techniques that respect cultural, ethnic, and personal preferences.
• Supervise CNAs, ensuring progress and adherence to the Plan of Care and client satisfaction with services.
• Perform all aspects of client care in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Complete and submit necessary documentation in accordance with state and federal rules, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Maintain currency of professional knowledge by participating in continuing education and attending required in‑services and training sessions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and case conferences in accordance with company policy.
• Identify and assess appropriate resources to meet client and/or family needs to facilitate optimal client outcomes.
• Ensure the availability of equipment and supplies to support care plans, using equipment/supplies per plan of care and documenting per agency policy.
• Assist in billing audits and maintain confidentiality of company and patient information.

Requirements

• Current State of Georgia License as a LPN.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.
• Home health experience is a plus.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Copy of SSN.
• Valid driver's license/State ID.
• Negative PPB TB skin test within the last 12 months.
• TRAIN THE TRAINER CERTIFICATE.
• Background check and random drug testing required.

Patient Care

• Maintain working knowledge of home health coverage guidelines, admission criteria, documentation requirements, coding guidelines, and care planning.
• Conduct initial home visits, introduce services, confirm eligibility, and obtain required consents.
• Assess patient and caregiver willingness, ability, and barriers to learn patient care techniques; document responses.
• Outline aide care plan, oversee home health aide activities, and evaluate aide care every 14 days or per state payer requirement.
• Supervise CAN participation in patient’s plan of care and performance of skilled interventions per state regulations.
• Initiate the plan of care, conduct goal‑oriented visits, and ensure other nursing team members have necessary information.
• Provide patient/family teaching per Plan of Care; assess and document response to teaching.
• Advocate for the patient as required.
• Complete accurate, initial comprehensive head‑to‑toe assessment, OASIS, and other assessments to determine home care needs.
• Use assessment data to determine patient needs and establish primary and secondary diagnoses.
• Develop care plan, including skilled interventions, medical supplies/equipment, and ancillary services; write POC orders accordingly.
• Regularly evaluate patient progress, revise Plan of Care, and perform ongoing OASIS assessments.
• Identify discharge planning needs, implement community referrals, and determine patient readiness for discharge.

Coordination

• Prepare clinical notes and required documentation within required timeframes.
• Obtain and communicate physician orders to the appropriate team members.
• Track all assigned cases, schedule to meet patients’ needs.
• Meet agency productivity requirements and request PTO in advance per agency protocol.
• Coordinate with Clinical Supervisor regarding plan of care, overflow, weekend, and after‑hours nurse assignment.
• Provide instruction for other team members and updates for the primary physician when necessary.
• Facilitate ongoing care discussions and case conference discussions of patient goals, progression, needs, and interventions.
• Plan and coordinate assignment of clinical staff with input from Home Health Director, Administration, and Physician.
• Act as liaison between clinical staff and community health care providers, communicating changes in patient status.
• Evaluate potential referrals, including review of facility documentation.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive client medical data throughout the intake process.
• Notify Branch Manager regarding proposed changes affecting the intake process.
• Investigate and take appropriate actions on client/consumer complaints.
• Attend weekly Team Coordinator/Staffing Specialist meetings for consistent communication on new intakes.
• Supervise Team Coordinators to ensure effective handling of client schedules.
• Direct recertification process every sixty days, obtain roster of all patients, and ensure timely completion.
• Review medical records, update treatment plan forms, and correlate recertification audits with OASIS audits and other compliance audits.
• Assist Billing Coordinator with billing audits and maintain confidentiality of company and patient information.
• Develop working relationships with hospitals and insurance case managers to obtain authorizations and upload authorizations into the patient’s electronic chart.
• Provide proper notification and advance notice of absence or tardiness without abuse.

Additional Duties

• Participate in personal and professional growth and development, maintain current licensure, and seek independent learning opportunities.
• Contribute to QAPI program and attend all required in‑services and training sessions.

Salary: $40 - $70 per visit