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PracticalNurse (LPN)in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patients 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 patients response to treatment and changes in the patients condition daily.
TheRegistered Nurse (RN)in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws regulations and agency policies.
- Coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician agency personnel patient family and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting.
- Makes the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit determines primary focus of care develops the plan of care within state specific guidelines and submits accurate complete and timely documentation in collaboration with physician orders.
- Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate plan of care.
- Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source.
QualificationsLicense Requirements
- Current LPN or RN licensure in state ofpractice
- Current CPRcertification
- Current Drivers License vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or publictransportation
Additional State Requirements
- LPN:Current LPN Licensure in LA without restrictions. At a minimum one year of experience working asan LPN.
- RN:At a minimum one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. One year ofclinical experience as a Registered Nurse may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience as an LPN. RN licensure must have norestrictions.