Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Monitoring and recording member's vital signs as needed; reporting abnormal readings to the RN supervisor

Observing member's functional level; reporting any changes in the member's physical condition and health care needs to the supervising RN

Assisting members, as needed, with medications; observing for possible reactions; reporting any reactions to the supervising RN

Notifying the supervising RN of any significant changes in member's status

Completing an in-home supervisory visit with assigned members at least once per year to observe and monitor the in-home performance of the personal support aides

Completing timely, pertinent supervisory notes

Preparing progress notes and supervisory visit entries, documenting member's current status

Teaching self-care activities to members, member representatives, and caregivers

Providing skilled nursing services to members

Reviewing, signing and dating all clinical record entries (i.e.; service record forms, progress notes) made by the personal support aides supervised by the LPN

Collaborating with the supervising RN to update member care plans

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Professional Nursing Program.
• Current LPN licensure, with no sanctions, restrictions, or provisions, in the state of Georgia.
• One year of related experience in a clinical environment