What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Full Time or Part Time Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse.
At Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- holidays & paid time off
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
- Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
*Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.
Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. May not alter the plan of care.
Instructs the patients family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition daily.
Responsibilities
Clinical Competence
- Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures. Does not alter the plan of care.
- Continually observes and reports the patient’s nursing needs to supervising RN.
Documentation and Care Delivery
- Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, family members, and appropriate agency staff regarding any patient care issues or needs, visit assignments, dates of scheduled visits, and schedule changes to scheduler, orders and OASIS data sets, coding requests, schedule home visits, to coordinate care with other clinicians, and deliver services to patient as ordered by physician and in accordance with applicable laws and regulation.
- Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per policy and payer requirements and syncs timely per LHC policy. This includes maintaining an accurate and current medication listing.
Quality
- Actively participates in the performance improvement plan, constantly works to reduce patient hospitalizations, and improve outcomes. and process to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Professionalism (on time, completes training, compliant)
- Attends and actively participates in all meetings including case conferences and is punctual. This includes having a camera on for video meetings.
- Attends work each day with a positive attitude, willing to help the patient and agency in any way they can and is open to learning new skills.
Teamwork (on call, productivity)
- Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we provide care to the patient as needed. Requires the ability to participate in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the demands of our patients.
- Adheres to and participates in the agency's Episode Management process.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Current LPN licensure in state of practice.
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- CPR Certification required.
Company Overview LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
