What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff LPN position at Cascade Health?
Responsible to: Home Health Clinical Manager
Hours: 40 hours/week
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Pay Range: $26.91 - 41.51
Job Summary:
Function as a member of the Home Health team, providing skilled care to Home Health patients in their place of residence. All care is given in accordance with physician’s orders. Evaluate patients, plan and implement effective therapeutic interventions based on physical assessment, sound judgment, and psychological sensitivity. Utilize current standards of practice and follow departmental policies and procedures. Comply with applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements governing the practice of nursing. Maintain a high level of professional expertise and assume responsibility for professional growth and development.
Education & License Requirements:
Current licensure in the State of Oregon as a Licensed Practical Nurse and valid CPR card.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Three years recent (within the last five years) med/surg experience. Home Health experience preferred. Needs to be comfortable with computers and able to document using a laptop computer. Must have a current driver’s license and insurable driving record, a dependable insured vehicle for transportation to visits, a means of communication, and the ability to share on-call responsibilities. Desired skills include: high degree of written and verbal communication skills, flexible, team player. Exhibit a high level of understanding of symptoms related to different types of illness, preventive measures, and methods to control or reduce adverse symptoms.
Essential Job Functions:
Evaluate patient, participate in the development of the plan of care.
Administer treatments in accordance with physician orders.
Educate patient and family.
Work independently, utilizing good time management.
Demonstrate sound judgment.
Complete electronic clinical documentation within required timelines.
Communicate clearly – verbal, written, telephone, and electronic.
Participate in conferences, staff meetings, and in-services.
Organize, prioritize, and delegate work as appropriate.
Move and transfer patients.
Use healthcare-related equipment.
Develop a good working relationship with referral sources.
Perform CPR, respond to emergencies.
Drive a vehicle in a safe manner.
Obtain lab specimens.
Provide wound care and chronic disease management.
Marginal Job Functions:
Answer phones, clerical duties – put together charts, move furniture, equipment, and supplies. Post and access schedule. Light mechanics, instrument maintenance.
Employment Application
Please direct your transfer request or application to Cascade Health Human Resources.
Email as an attachment to hr@cascadehealth.org,
Fax to 541-228-3165
Mail to 2650 Suzanne Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97408.
If you have any questions, please contact us as 541-228-3127.
Salary : $27 - $42
