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Job Description

Provides care/services to patients including the administration of treatments and medications according to the patient’s plan of care.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care/services provided.
Reports any changes in the patient’s condition or plan of care to the Registered Nurse.
Participates in the nursing process by evaluating and making recommendations for revisions to the plan of care, as appropriate.
Only performs treatments or special procedures as authorized by the Home Health Agency and deemed competent to perform by the Clinical Manager.
Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique, as required.
Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Demonstrates competency in providing patient care/services and provides care/services in accordance with professional standards and the state’s nurse practice act.
Provides appropriate patient education and teaching materials.
Reviews the patient’s medications; updates the patient’s medication profile when there are new, changed, or discontinued medications; and notifies the Registered Nurse of medication changes.
Communicates with other team members, as appropriate, regarding the patient’s status.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, educational in-services, and committee meetings,
as appropriate.
Participates in the on-call rotation as requested.
Reports adverse events, incidents, and grievances/complaints (patients and/or personnel) to the Clinical Manager.
Documents the patient’s progress and effectiveness in meeting goals and outcomes.
Participates in the patient’s discharge planning.
Participates in the agency’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, as appropriate.
Adheres to the agency’’s policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of job performance.
Practices proper infection control and utilizes PPE as indicated.
Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in performance of job functions.
Performs other related functions as directed.

Requirements

A graduate of an approved school of nursing who is licensed as an LPN/LVN by the state in which practicing.
At least one year of recent nursing experience preferred.

Job Description

Requirements

Position Details

Take the first step
with compassionate care.

LVN FLOAT

Job Description

Requirements

Position Details

Take the first step with compassionate care.

Take the first step
with compassionate care.