Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Home Health Kearney​/Grand , NE and Surroun

Overview

Tabitha Home Health Care in Kearney/Grand Island, NE and surrounding area is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse to work 8a-5p with flexible hours, with every fourth Saturday, sometimes a Sunday weekend rotation.

Each Home Health Care LPN enhances the ability of Tabitha's seniors to remain at home, living independently for as long as possible by performing prescribed medical treatment and personal care services under the direction of the physician and within the appropriate scope of practice. This position is responsible for assessing, implementing, coordinating, evaluating, and documenting comprehensive in-home services for home health care seniors/clients.

• Receives and processes referrals for Home Health Care services as assigned. Follows a caseload of patients, supervises the plan of care, and collaborates with other team members to achieve positive outcomes and goals for seniors/clients.
• Makes evaluation home visits to identify needs and appropriateness for home health care.
• Provides skilled observation and assessment, hands-on care, and education and instruction to seniors/clients requiring intermittent professional nursing services.
• Teaches seniors/clients, family members, and non-paid caregivers providing senior/client care according to agency procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Coordinates the senior's/client's care and ensures the appropriate treatment is obtained.
• Provides supervision to non-licensed nursing team members when appropriate. Identifies and addresses general training needs or questions from aides, establishing a mentor relationship and encouraging a high level of performance. Elevates concerns to manager when necessary. Communicates expectations clearly and positively.
• Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary.

• COMMUNICATION:
  Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including medical terminology related to the job. Ability to read a map and/or utilize a GPS system and/or follow instructions in order to find senior/client home.
• WORKSITE
  
  CONDITIONS:
  
  Visits seniors/clients in assisted living facilities (ALF) in the community and in senior/client homes; drives to provide care daily and may be assigned to drive out of service areas to support other regions.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  Ability to drive to multiple locations, access each senior/client home, and safely perform the duties of the job with standard and specialized equipment. Ability to safely perform a one-person assist transfer. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction).
• EQUIPMENT USAGE:
  Standard and specialized equipment including gait belts, bedpans, urinals, wheelchairs, geri-chairs, commodes, shower chairs, blood pressure apparatus, thermometers, ambulation equipment, and other listed devices necessary to perform job duties.
• AGE REQUIREMENT:
  At least age 18.
• EDUCATION:
  
  Successful completion of an Licensed Practical Nurse program. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  Two years of acute or skilled care nursing experience within the last three years required. Home health experience preferred.
• CREDENTIALS: LPN license in good standing as recorded on the Nebraska State Registry or another Nurse Compact state required. CPR required. All licenses, certifications, and permits must be kept up to date and at the expense of the team member. Must meet Tabitha's vaccination requirements.

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