What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health position at Heritage Health Care of Piqua?
Position 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 location policies.
Position Responsibilities for an LPN:
* Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill as ordered by the physician.
* Initiating preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the client’s care and safety.
* Observing signs and symptoms and reports reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the client’s physical or emotional condition to the RN as necessary.
* Teaching the client and caregivers regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the client at home.
* Submits all documentation accurately and in a timely fashion per policy.
* Participates in case conferences.
* Discusses with the supervisor problems concerning the clients and how they may be best handled.
* Discusses with the supervisor the need for involvement of other members of the health team such as the home health aide, physical therapist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, etc.
* Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned client.
* Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team in order to provide continuity of care .
* Participates in staff development meetings.
* Continually strives to improve his/her nursing care by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Graduate of an approved school of professional Nursing. Current licensure in good standing with the state in which the LPN will be practicing. Prefer at least one (1) year of experience as a nurse (hospital/nursing home/home health).
Benefits for a Licensed Practical Nurse
* Family Focused Culture
* Flexible Schedules
* Medical/Dental/Vision Offerings
* Aflac & Life/Disability Insurance
* 401K Match
* Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Plus much more
The Company:
Heritage Home Health is a part of a growing regional home health care company. Our staff is fully committed to providing quality home care services to our patients throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. As a part of a larger organization, the HCF Family of Companies, we partner to provide a comprehensive continuum of care to residents within all the communities that we serve. Our team members have the opportunity each day to help improve the quality of life for our patients and their families. You’ll be a part of a growing team of caring, compassionate, professional health care providers who have a passion for taking care of others.