LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse; Home Health

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Home Health)

CLOVIS, NM

About Us:

At Excelacare, we believe Home Health care is more than a service—it’s a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families facing life’s most delicate moments. With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and every role carries purpose. If you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like family, we’d love to welcome you.

The primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with a multi-disciplinary team, patient/family, and referring agency.

• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in performing baseline nursing skills as outlined in Agency policy and clinical policy; maintains clinical competencies according to home care standards; complies with state practice act.
• Identifies and determines priority of the patient’s need/problems, anticipates emergencies, complications of pathology and assists others in implementing complex care.
• Administers all medications and treatments according to Agency policy, accepted standards of care and home care guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with the RN, patients, families, and physicians; documents patient status, patient needs/problems, nursing interventions/patient response, safety interventions and education/teaching.
• Completes and submits documentation timely and accurately according to Agency policy.
• Provides care under the supervision of the RN according to the plan of care established by the physician.
• Under the direction of the RN, supplements the nursing care needs of the patient as provided by the RN and as specified in the POC.
• Complete appropriate clinical and progress notes, documenting outcomes of interventions.
• Provide services in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and regulations that define scope of practice.
• Assist the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end‑of‑life care.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatment adhering to aseptic technique as required.
• Assess patient/family response to care, ensuring communication of information appropriate team members.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Maintains patient rights and dignity.
• Maintains a committed and cooperative attitude with staffing, promotion of teamwork and harmony by readily assisting other staff and patients; participates in case conferences/team meetings.
• Makes visits as scheduled and participates in on‑call rotation as required.

• Performs related duties as assigned or requested.
• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
• Participates actively in continuing education and in‑services.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.
• Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.

• Organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Time management.
• Basic math skills related to patient care.

• Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age‑specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
• Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.
• Keeps abreast of changes in health care law.
• Maintains agency/program compliance with local, state, and federal laws as well as state accreditation standards.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing for LVN or LPN.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience in nursing.
• Training:
  Appropriate competency assessments completed.
• License / Certification:
  Current State LVN / LPN license; current CPR; current driver’s license and proof of auto liability.