Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Company: ECHN
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION- $5K General Summary of
Duties: The Home Care Nurse (LPN) is responsible to provide nursing
care consistent with plan of care established by the RN Case
Manager. Supervision Received: Reports directly to a Team Leader.
Performs nursing care under the direction of the RN Case Manager
Supervision Exercised: None. Typical Physical Demands: Requires
full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients,
manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires
standing, walking, and the ability to ascend and descend stairs.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires
working under stressful conditions. Requires some exposure to
communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids. Typical Work
Conditions: Work is performed in patients' homes, community
settings, clinics and in an office environment. Some exposure to
communicable diseases, toxic substances, and medicinal
preparations. Essential Duties: (This list may not include all of
the duties assigned.) The Home Care Nurse (LPN) functions under the
direction of the RN Case Manager. C4, F4 1. Provides intermittent
skilled nursing service to patients and their families in
compliance with state and Medicare regulations, incorporating the
following:a) Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of the
patient.b) Follow-through of an appropriate care plan and
therapeutic goals with the patient/family and RN Case Manager.c)
Referral to appropriate therapies with approval of the RN Case
Manager.d) Periodic review of progress toward the therapeutic goals
in conference with the RN Case Manager.e) Use of Agency and
community consultants/resources.f) Instruction of patient/family in
procedures or responsibilities they are assuming. C4, F3 2.
Documents all services provided in the clinical record in
accordance with state and federal regulations and Agency policy:a)
All visits are documented within 24 hours.b) Documents all
physicians' telephone orders, informing nurse/therapist of all
changes to the plan of care before implementation and obtains their
signature.c) Complies with all reporting requirements. C4, F3 3.
Visit responsibilities:a) Confers regularly with the RN Case
Manager assigned. b) Remains flexible in daily planning, allowing
time for emergencies or unexpected visits.c) Reports any cases to
the supervisor where goals can not be met or unsafe home situations
exist.d) Maintains required productivity as established by the
Agency. C3, F1 4. Develops and maintains sufficient professional
skills to meet the needs of patient care:a) Attends a minimum of 12
hours of in-service per year.b) Participates actively in
self-appraisal and the formation of a plan for self-development.c)
Knowledgeable of Agency policies and procedures.d) Seeks
appropriate supervision.e) Projects professional image through
attitude and compliance with dress code.f) Functions as a team
member with consideration to all staff. g) Maintains CPR
certification. h) Adheres to Agency Corporate Compliance Plan and
HIPAA Privacy Plan as per written agreement. Ancillary Duties C3,
F1 1. Performs other duties as necessary to support Agency programs
as assigned by the clinical supervisor:a) Agency committees as
requested.b) Flu/special clinics as needed.c) Adult Consultation
Hours as assigned.d) Special Agency or community programs during
and/or after regular working hours. C4 , F1 2. Performs other
duties as necessary to maintain current Agency personnel
policies:a) Time worked is recorded regularly and accurately.b)
Personnel records are complete with but not limited to current
professional license, auto and malpractice insurance.c) Abides by
Agency weekend/holiday rotation of nurses. HIPAA and Privacy:
Properly direct any complaints and/or grievances as indicated per
VNHSC policy. Comply with HIPAA regulations, specifically the
Privacy and Security Rules. Protect personal health information
(PHI), electronic personal health information (EPHI) and financial
information by limiting the use and disclosure of health
information and financial information to the minimum amount
necessary with only those who must know how to get the job done.
Follow the department's specific policies and procedures to protect
health information. Help one another to ensure confidentiality at
all times. Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements: Knowledge of
professional nursing theory and practice and the skills to provide
competent patient care. Knowledge of Agency policies, regulations
and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of medical
equipment currently used to provide patient care. Knowledge of
common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work
environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles,
methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing
patient care. Skill in identifying patient-related problems and
recommending solutions. Skill in documentation in clinical records.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and
the community. Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly. Possess adequate transportation to
carry out job requirements. Must show proof of satisfactory
automobile insurance with minimum coverage to be $100,000/300,000
determined by agency policy. Education: Graduate of NLN approved
school of licensed practical nursing. Experience: One (1) year of
recent medical/surgical nursing experience, additional experience
in community health nursing preferred. Certificate/License:
Possession of a current license to practice as a licensed practical
nurse in the State of Connecticut. Alternative to Minimum
Qualifications: None.
Keywords: ECHN, East Hartford , Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care, Healthcare , East Hartford, Connecticut
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