LAKE COUNTY

SUMTER COUNTY

MARION COUNTY

JOB SUMMARY:

A qualified Licensed Practical 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. Baylor nurse will be responsible for screening, receiving, and processing referrals including receipt and accurate recording of clinical records and demographic information on weekend.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a state 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.

Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.

Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.

Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patient.

Participates in medical record audit as assigned.

Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and in-services as scheduled.

Is responsible for:

• Submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor

• Participating 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.

Prepares clinical and progress notes.

Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.

Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.

Observes aseptic technique as required.

Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

Receives, screens, and processes all referral information to appropriate team members

Communicates all referral/intake information to appropriate scheduler/intake and Clinical Manager on Monday am by 0830am

Contacts referral sources to advise of referral status and provide clinical team with updated information

Receives, screens and processes clinical calls to on-call clinician. Notify Administrator on call of any questions or concerns

Receives and processes calls requesting information regarding Advanced Nursing Concepts

WORKINGENVIRONMENT:

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

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RNs

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

All candidates need to be willing and able to treat Covid patients in home

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

Ability to participate in physical activity.

Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

Heavy lifting.

Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

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