Home Health LPN - Home Care

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
To be fully engaged in Quality/No Harm, Customer Experiences, and Stewardship by performing treatment/ education and providing appropriate age-specific services under the direction of a RN.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Engagement:
• Associate supports engagement through adherence to the I-CARE commitments.
Quality/No Harm:
• Adheres to all Health First, Inc. and Health First Home Care Policies and Procedures.
• Provides nursing care and prescribed treatments for patients in their home, according to the physician's plan of care as supervised by RN.
• Reports alterations to the plan of care as indicated by changes in observed condition of patient to the appropriate RN.
• Assures the safety of the treatment procedures, patient, and environment at all times.
• Assists with the orientation process of new associates
• Complies with State and Federal Regulations, JCAHO standards in reference to delivery of Home Care Services
• Actively participates in Quality Improvement processes.
• Accepts assignment willingly regardless of geographic territory.
• Attends Staff Meetings - (80% Minimum)
• Assists in organization of patient care, scheduling and documentation reviews as requested by supervisor.
• Communicates to Case Manager and/or PI Supervisor any adverse findings to patient condition and documents findings in the medical record.
• Notifies PI Supervisor of any change in their projected scheduled visits and number of hours worked to not exceed 40 hours a week
• May be scheduled to work weekends.
• Demonstrates effective administration of medication and IV therapy
• Participates in all aspects of Telehealth.
Customer Experience:
• Meets or exceeds Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction goals as established every year.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Informs patient/family of visit schedule in advance by calling the night before and/or if schedule changes.
Stewardship:
• Ensures appropriate utilization of visits and services for care under the direction of the RN as noted through proper documentation completed within 2 days of the visit.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Meets productivity requirements

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited school for LPN Nursing.
• Current licensure in the State of Florida as a LPN, or endorsement
• Minimum of 3 years acute care experience.
• Home Care experience preferred
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification
• Successful completion of all post-hire requirements, including, if applicable for role, Level II background screening/fingerprinting.
• Current Florida Driver's License, automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
• Good communication skills.
• Maintain all educational requirements outlined by regulatory entities and the organization
• Proficiency in MS Office, electronic record and other systems and software relevant to role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Possible exposure to bio-hazardous waste, chemical substances, and unknown diseases.
• Care is provided in a variety of home environments with variable temperatures.
• Exposure to animals in the home.
• Inclement weather. Move in crowded conditions.
• Operate automobile in variable conditions
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Lift, turn, pull, or ambulate with patients up to 20 times daily; lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 6 times daily.
• Stand, walk, bend, and stoop for 90% of workday.
• Visual acuity; minimum of 3-5 hours of computer time a day.

MENTAL DEMANDS:
• Ability to interact with other professionals, families, supervisor and patients.
• Ability to work in stressful environments/situations.
• Ability to decide concerning appropriate patient care.
• Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
• Ability to assess, interpret data and educate patients and families of various ages and levels of understanding.
• Ability to work independently within time constraints and concentrate under Multiple demands.