LPN

LPN Home Health Nurse:

Overview
Responsible for providing skilled nursing services to clients in their homes under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Must assess, plan, implement and evaluate clients’ needs and care. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Standards.

LPN Home Health Nurse Top Duties and Qualifications:

A Home Health LPN is responsible for traveling to a patient’s home to administer their services and helping clients maintain their independence.

Tapcheck on-demand pay available for every hire.

Home Health Nurse duties and responsibilities:

Home Health Nurses provide a variety of tasks during patient visits depending on the specific plan of care and type of patient. They often have the following duties and responsibilities: 

·        Assess the state of their health and chart observations of the patient’s condition at each visit.

·        Reviewing Physician-prescribed medication,

·        Set up medications in weekly medication container

·        Taking and recording vital signs

·        Provide education to clients and families on how to carry out routine care procedures like administering medication, checking blood sugar levels and changing bandages

·        Coordinate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other individuals in the patient’s care plan.

·        Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care.

·        Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.

Home Health Nurse skills and qualifications:
A successful Home Health Nurse uses a variety of soft skills and clinical knowledge to provide the most comprehensive care. These skills can include: 

Strong interpersonal skills that allow them to get to know their clients, build personal rapport and establish trust to provide high-quality care while increasing clients’ enjoyment and comfort
Initiative so they can make independent decisions when required and accept direction and requests from clients.
Ability to act swiftly in emergencies and work efficiently
Flexibility and patience to work in a variety of living environments