LPN Home Health

The LPN performs direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The incumbent performs nursing assessments, follows the plan of care in accordance with the physician's plan of treatment, provides nursing services in accordance with the current nursing practice, and evaluates the resident's/patient's response to treatment. Supportive of the Friendship Village's mission, vision, and values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides direct patient care in a home setting based on a specific care plan and physicians' orders. This includes a general assessment, teaching, education, checking vitals, drawing labs, changing wound dressings and vacs, personal care, etc.

• Timely and accurately reports resident/patient changes, needs, and/or requirements to the Registered Nurse and/or other managing staff and physician.

• Collaborates with patients' clinical team with concerns, goal setting, and changes to care plan.

• Accepts physicians' orders.

• Participates in Individual patient case conference team meetings.

• Accurately and timely completes required documentation in EMR of nursing care to meet all state and Village requirements.

• May delegate appropriate tasks to patient caregivers and follows up on assignments.

• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.

• Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs.

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain before direct patient contact.

• A valid driver's license and proof of insurance are required.