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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-time / Part-time
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana |
About this job
Job Summary: Provide nursing care to client in the home setting. Observe and assess the client and/or caregiver to enhance the quality of life. Demonstrate individualized creativity in educating the client and/or caregiver. Follow nursing policy and procedure per agency standards. Follow the plan of care according to physician orders. Demonstrate understanding of federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
1. Licensed Practical Nurse.
2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting.
3. Excellent oral and communication skills.
4. NAPNES certification
5. Possess a current, unencumbered license to practice nursing within the state of Indiana
Requirements
Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
1. Demonstrate efficient teamwork with the staff.
2. Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
3. Support quality improvement practices.
4. Perform nursing procedures according to agency policy and procedures.
5. Work under the direction of a RN.
6. Monitor reactions and client progress using observation, assessment, and evaluation skills.
7. Educate clients and family members according to disease process, medications, POC, treatment options, and home care procedures according to the plan of care.
8. Report to physician and RN of adverse findings.
9. Follow state and federal regulations.
10. Coordinate and monitor client care and services.
11. Comply with HIPPA regulations in and out of the office.
12. Follow infection control policy in and out of the office.
13. Document skilled visit according to guidelines.
14. Maintain client records according to policy and procedures.
15. Participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, and self-study courses annually.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform to the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Elements
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites.
Environmental Elements
Incumbent works in an office environment sometimes with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Incumbent will have to travel to a variety of client homes and perform in conditions that vary greatly depending upon the client’s home environment. Some homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Other homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature.
The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.