LPN- Home Health; PRN

Job Number: 32783

Location:

Phoebe North Campus
Street Address: 2000 Palmyra Rd, Albany, Georgia 31701
Department: PPMH PHOEBE HOME HEALTH

Shift: Days
Job Type: PRN/Per Diem
Posted Date:

In the home health care setting, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) provides one‑on‑one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home. Assesses patient needs and develops a plan of care with the physician. Carries out the care plan with patient, family, and support staff. Monitors and evaluates patient response to treatment, medication, and healing or mobilization progress. Oversees case management.

Use a comprehensive and patient‑specific care plan with innovative solutions. Spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence.

Essential Functions:

• Comply with nursing standards under the guidance of the Nursing Staff. Maintain clinic, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Interpret these to personnel, patients, and public as appropriate.
• Follow established routine and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost‑effective manner.
• Collect data in a systematic and ongoing process. Identify issues and develop diagnoses based on assessment data. Prioritize data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Develop expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.
• Treat patients and families with compassion and implement plan of care. Base care decisions on plan of care. Monitor and document patient response.
• Establish rapport with clients; adapt communication style, listen and respond to patient needs. Recognize age‑specific responses to treatment.
• Provide effective interventions; respect patients' confidentiality and privacy. Support social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families. Manage difficult or emotional patient situations.
• Develop expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care. Involve patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes. Modify expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient. Include the patient and others involved in the evaluation process. Evaluate the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Document the results of the evaluation.
• Document and submit required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately document designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensure that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users. Use correct terminology. Conform to required style and format.
• Adhere to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Perform other duties as required and complete all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (e.g., self‑education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in‑services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrate competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non‑clinical areas, attend training and demonstrate usage of age‑specific customer service skills.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. (Required)
• Work Experience 1 - 2 years Practical Nursing Experience (Preferred)

• Required:
  
  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current Georgia license, Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.