Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
Company: Gentiva Health Services
Location: Pike Road
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
A s a Home Health LPN , you will:Provide professional nursing
services under the direction of a RN in compliance with the state's
Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification
requirement, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and
regulations, and Gentiva Health Services policies and procedures.
Provide skilled nursing interventions in the treatment of the
patient/clients illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative
care. Utilize a holistic approach in the provision of problem
specific therapeutic interventions, teaching and training
activities in accordance with the plan of care. Apply knowledge and
skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice
to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient
goals and outcomes.Confer with the RN Supervisor regarding needed
changes in the Plan of Treatment. Accept verbal orders from
physician were permitted by state law/regulations/Nurse Practice
Act and communicate these orders to the RN Supervisor. Utilize a
systematic, individualized goal/outcome driven approach in
implementing the nursing plan of care.Maintain contact with
patients, physicians, clinical manager(s), other members of the
healthcare team in a timely manner regarding patient/family needs
and status changes. Participate in care coordination activities and
discharge planning as appropriate.Maintain the highest standards of
professional conduct in relation to information that is
confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient's
right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such
information is dearly in the best interests of the patient.
Appropriately communicate to ensure adherence to professional
standards in the provision of and availability of supplies,
materials and equipment needed to safely and effectively implement
the plan of care.Prepare, submit and maintain documentation as
required by the Company and/or facility. Visit/shift notes
documented on day services are rendered. Required
Experience/Skills: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical
Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing.Current
nursing license in the practicing state. Valid drivers license,
auto insurance and reliable transportation. Current CPR
certification.Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical
setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting.This role
requires full COVID-19 vaccination
Keywords: Gentiva Health Services, Montgomery , Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health, Healthcare , Pike Road, Alabama
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