What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health LPN position at Eden Health?
Eden Home Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-home services to our patients throughout Carson City, NV and surrounding areas.
Why choose Eden? We’re interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you won’t get in any other healthcare setting. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 5 years in a row!
Why choose Eden? We’re interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you won’t get in any other healthcare setting. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 5 years in a row!
Job Summary:
- Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload.
- Review caseload with supervising RN on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
- Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.
- Evaluates the significance of assessment findings and communicates pertinent information about the patient’s clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion.
- Guarantees that changes in patients’ clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician as per Agency policy.
- Educates patients, caregivers, families, and other staff as appropriate.
- Performs aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
- Recommends for needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources.
- Follows the seven medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
- Follows up with obtaining lab results and notifies the physician of significant changes.
- Participates in the agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient’s environment (e.g. environmental/safety/mobility risks) and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks.
- Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice.
- Experience as an LPN/LVN commensurate with one of the following preferred:
- One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months;
- Six months home care experience within the last 12 months preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
- Proof of current CPR certification
- Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
Career Benefits:
- Flexible schedule to meet your needs- work/life balance is important!
- 24/7 Office Support
- Long-Term Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program
- “Refer a Friend” Bonus Program
- Training and educational Assistance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Financial Benefits:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
- Extra pay for on-call/after-hours availability
- Extra pay for worked Holidays
- Paid mileage for commuting between patients’ homes
- Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
- Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
- Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.
Personal Benefits:
- Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Hardship Fund
- Floating Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
- Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status
Eden Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
