Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health - Southeast Columbus, OH

Company: Ohio Health at Home in partnership with Compassus

M-F 8-5, weekend on call rotations.

The Home Health Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders.

The Home Health Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, in accordance with physician orders and a plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager. S/he services are furnished in accordance with agency policies.

• Implements/follows the nursing care plan for each patient.
• Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
• Evaluates with the Home Health RNCM the effectiveness of the LP/VN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the RNCM.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of observation, treatments, and care of patients.
• Participates in medical record audits as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in‑services as scheduled.
• Is responsible for submitting any changes in schedule to the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Supervisor on a daily basis; participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical and speech therapists.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and submits them within 24 hours of visit.
• Assists the physician and Home Health RNCM in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
• Observes aseptic techniques as required.
• Assists in patient learning and appropriate self‑care techniques.
• Ensures that all care is provided with respect for patient rights.
• Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons.
• Reports all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of patient’s property as appropriate.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Observes the safety needs of the patients.
• Provides documentation of patient's visit on the clinical record accurately, timely, and appropriately per agency policies.
• Develops treatment appropriate to patients’ disease progression in conjunction with the Home Health RNCM.
• Addresses patients’ care needs with families and significant others as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.
• Maintains proper documentation for billing per policy.
• Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Certificate of an accredited program of Practical or Vocational Nursing as approved by the state required.
• Two (2) years of experience as an LPN in a clinical care setting preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, preferably in hospice, home health care, oncology or emergency care preferred.

• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business…