Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

Elara Caring - Fort Wayne, IN

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

Position:

Job Type: Hourly

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Location

Address:

City: Fort Wayne

State: IN

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Job Responsibilities

Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.
Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.
Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
Collaborates with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.
Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.
Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.
Implements all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse certification
Clinical care experience
Patient education
Communication skills

Preferred Skills

Experience in hospice or home health environment

Requirements

Experience: 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting

Education: Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing

License & Certification:

Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse

Schedule:

50% travel required

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and pet bereavement

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.
Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.