LPN

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• DIRECT PATIENT CARE
  * Assess and assist with managing patient?s total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process
  * Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN
  * Meets established productivity standards
• COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE
  * Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members
  * Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patient?s condition, as appropriate
  * Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order
  * Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership
• PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION
  * Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient
  * Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety
• STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  * Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate
  * Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed
  * Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient
• COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
  * Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.
  * Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
  * Participates in care team conferences with co-workers
  * Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing Current State of Georgia professional licensure.
  Required

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong assessment and clinical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write and follow directions to patient?s homes.
• Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Lic Practical Nurse Required
• Basic Life Support Required
• BLS - Instructor Required
• BLS - Provisional Required
• Georgia Driver's License Preferred
• Private Vehicle insurance Preferred

Additional Licenses and Certifications