Job Description LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE/LPN

Report to: DIRECTOR OF NURSES

Department: CLINICAL

SUMMARY 0F JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides nursing services in the patient’s home in accordance with agency standards and applicable laws and regulations. Ensures that patients receive the highest possible quality of care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved school of vocational nursing, currently licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Virginia or any Compact State.
• Two (2) years of experience in home health care or related health field. Car with required proof of insurance coverage and a Virginia Driver’s license
• Knowledge of all types of home health equipment utilized by patients as well as forms and paperwork necessary for documentation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day.
• lift up to 50 – 75 pounds.
• Able to write up to 3 hours Able to per day.
• Able to work in a stressful environment.
• Able to drive 50-100 miles per day.
• Able to assess and communicate with ill patients, co-workers, and general public.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

• Clinical (Direct Patient Care)
• Administration
• Education

DUTIES:

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health care services.
• Implements current nursing practice.
• Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary.
• Promotes effective written/verbal communication.
• Gives accurate information to clients and client families regarding costs for home health care services.
• Provides information regarding equipment and supply needs of the home health. Care agency.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in salary programs following approved home health care agency policies and procedures.
• Complies and home health agency policies and procedures.
• Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with federal state, and local regulatory agencies
• Promotes education for home health care staff members.
• Promotes education for clients, client families, and the community.
• Participates in personal professional growth and development.
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with the standards of the agency, and regulatory requirements.
• Works effectively with the medical staff, other members of the health care team and administrative personnel. Maintains a cooperative working relationship.