Home Health LPN

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THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING POSITION

• DAY SHIFT
• VARIABLE
• PRN

Position Summary

Bring comfort dignity and compassion to patients and families as a Home Health LPN/LVN with the trusted partnership of Providence and Compassus leaders in home-based home health hospice and palliative this vital role youll deliver holistic hands-on nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse helping to carry out individualized Plans of Care that support quality of life at every stage.

As part of our interdisciplinary care team youll observe and report patient conditions anticipate needs and implement interventions that ease symptoms and promote peace of mind. With a focus on continuity communication and compassionate service youll play a key role in supporting patients and their loved ones during one of lifes most meaningful transitions.

The LPN/LVN provides holistic care to patients and their families by providing nursing care according to the Plan of Care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The LPN/LVN works collaboratively with the goals of anticipating changes in the patients condition avoiding crises promoting patient and family choice assuring continuity of care and enhancing the quality of life of ill or dying patients.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provides LPN/LVN level nursing and hospice nursing services as established by the RN.
• Observes implements nursing interventions and provides data and observation used by the RN to develop a Plan of Care.
• Implements nursing interventions based on the Plan of Care and/or Hospice policies and procedures.
• Anticipates disease progression and implications for symptom management.
• Instructs patient and family in all aspects of care and end of life as well as anticipated disease progression and implications for symptom management.
• Responsible with assistance from the Social Worker for understanding patients insurance benefits and managing care in a cost-effective manner.
• Documents LPN/LVN observations interventions and communications accurately and timely according to established organizational standards.
• Manages assigned caseload and communicates changes in Plan of Care to RN as appropriate or requested.
• Contributes to overall healthcare team function through effective time management and communication; utilizes critical clinical thinking and problem-solving skills to address team issues.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities; identifies related issues and implements recommended changes as appropriate.

Education and/or Experience

Required - Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.

Preferred - 1 year experience in a hospital nursing home home health or experience working with terminally ill patients.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates skills in clinical nursing treatment; knowledge of hospice and palliative care practices preferred.
• Knowledge of the Medicare Conditions of Participation and other regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency by maintaining positive collaborative and constructive interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with families in crisis while maintaining professional boundaries and personal self-care strategies for dealing with stress.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to a wide variety of cultural and value systems.
• Able to prioritize work assignments and meet productivity and quality standards work with minimum supervisory guidance and exercise independent judgment within the scope of practice. Is willing to assume additional responsibility and learn new procedures.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in using computers and Microsoft Office Suite programs required; knowledge of Electronic Health Record systems preferred.

Certifications Licenses and Registrations

Required - Current unincumbered (Employed State) Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (Vendor Managed)

Preferred within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing walking and manual dexterity are fundamental along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision color and peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust a healthcare setting exposure to bodily fluids infectious diseases and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus including all Compassus affiliates diversity equity and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed highly valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

Compensation range: $30.11-$43.65

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials standby/on-call overtime premiums extra shift incentives or bonus opportunities

Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision 401k and much more.

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