Homecare LPN

POSITION SUMMARY:

LPNs are responsible for providing skilled nursing care to participants. This position is responsible for working directly with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), participant, and his or her representative to achieve the goals of the care plan. Communicates to the family or care giver and provides appropriate patient education.

MISSION:
Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Expertise Problem Solving Teamwork Effective  Communication Results Oriented Personal Credibility Quality Focus People Focus

Flexibility

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs skilled nursing care procedures such as ear lavage, wound care, fingerstick for blood sugar/INR, administration of oral/topical/injectable/IV medications and immunizations, fills medication planners, measures for and applies compression garments, and other procedures as assigned and according to licensure regulations

Provides patient education related to medications, inhalers/nebulizer treatments, and point of care testing such as fingerstick for blood sugar

Performs nursing follow up visits after ER visits and falls as assigned

Performs lab sample collection functions for participants when necessary. Identifies and labels specimens appropriately. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions. LPN II: performs phlebotomy as assigned

Documents assessments, care, and care coordination in the EMRImplements home care nursing orders written by medical providers to completion

Provides medication reconciliation and communicates with facilities and the pharmacy

Communicates effectively to the IDT and to family and caregivers, including providing instructions regarding medications and treatment

Observes, records, and reports participant’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to medical providers, using SBAR format

Other duties as assigned

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program and licensed as a professional in the State of Colorado is required

One year of health care experience in hospital, long-term or home health care setting with 1 year of experience with a frail or elderly population is preferred

Ability to perform phlebotomy functions

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers

Must have reliable transportation and maintain current automobile insurance

Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan.

Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.
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