JOB SUMMARY: Provides physician ordered skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Adheres to the plan of care and interim physicians’ orders. Provides care and/or services in accordance with professional standards, applicable laws and regulations and Agency policies and procedures. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•  Provides skilled nursing care within the nursing scope of practice, the standard of care, and as ordered on the plan of care and in compliance with physician orders.
•  Is supervised by the RN in the patient’s home with or without the LPN present at lease every 30 days. LPN must notify supervising RN when 30 day supervision is due for each patient. 
•  Documents skilled care and/or services provided in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and Agency policies and procedures. Documentation is reviewed by the agency supervising staff. 
•  Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, to assure that patient care needs are met. 
•  Addresses and supports patient/family cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course medical therapy. 
•  Promotes and provides patient/family/caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patient’s/family’s cultural, ethnic, and/or personal needs or preferences. 
•  Knowledgeable of federal, state regulations, nurse practice acts and Agency’s policies and procedures regarding patient care. 
•  Communicates with all members of the health care team, including physicians appropriately and in a timely manner. 203 Solutions for Care, Inc.(c) 202 
• Notifies the physician and the RN/Clinical Manager of any changes in the patient’s condition and the need to modify the plan of care. 
•  Maintains currency of knowledge and skills. 
•  Participates in the Agency’s Quality Assessment Performance Improvement program. 
•  Attends Agency meetings and in-service programs as required. ? Obtains appropriate number of continuing education credits to maintain re-licensure status. 
•  Maintains confidentiality of patient and Agency information at all times. 
•  May administer pharmaceuticals and or perform special treatments based on special education, experience, licensure/certification requirements. Qualifications may vary based on the Board of Nursing requirements for Licensed Practical Nurses 

QUALIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

•  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 
•  Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse 
•  Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a health care setting 
•  Current CPR card 
•  Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing results 
•  Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile 
•  Proof of current automobile insurance 
•  Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing 

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