GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Licensed Practical Nurse will care for ill, injured or convalescing clients in the home health setting. They will observe and assess the client for quality of live. Demonstrate individualized creativity in educating the patients and or caregiver. Follow nursing policy and procedure per agency standards. Follow the plan of care according the physician orders. Demonstrate understanding of the state regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the jobs purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.

Support quality improvement practices. Perform nursing procedures according to agency policy and procedures. Administers medications or starts intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients charts. Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in conditions such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and takes necessary actions. Answers patients calls and determines how to assist them. Measures and records patients vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Provides basic patient care or treatments such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations. Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plans and modifies care, and implements interventions. Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members. Assembles and uses equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers. Records food and fluid intake and output. Work under the direction of a RN Monitor reactions and patient progress using observation, assessment, and evaluation skills per state laws and regulations. Educate patients and family members according to disease process, medications, POC, treatment options, and home care procedures according to the plan of care. Report to physician and RN of adverse findings Follow state regulations. Coordinate and monitor patient care and services. Comply with HIPPA regulations in and out of the office. Follow infection control policy in and out of the office. Document skilled visit according to guidelines. Maintain patient records according to policy and procedures. Participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, and self-study courses annually. Required to travel to various geographical locations. Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

EDUCATION and TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Licensed Practical Nurse with an active license. Minimum of one year of nursing experience as an LPN. CPR Certification. Must have and maintain current valid Driver's License, and ability to drive assigned vehicles with appropriate state license following all laws applicable. Must have and maintain current proof of liability auto insurance and remain able to be insured under the organization's fleet insurance policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - PHYSICAL and MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects. Work deals mostly with areas such as preparing and reading data and figures, records, reports, visual inspection involving small details. Although important, de th perception and field of vision (peripheral) are not as critical as the ability to distinguish small details and markings very near to the observer. Requires ability to grasp, pull, push, carry or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye coordination. Requires ability to speak clearly and make self-understood effectively in face-to-face interactions; articulate with accuracy to communicate using phone. Requires ability to hear and receive verbal instructions correctly, answer phones, communicate professionally with people in situations with some background noise. Requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with frequent interruption; ability to focus attention on tasks for 10-20 minutes at a time on a continuous basis, 20-60 minutes on occasion. Requires ability to understand and relate to specific ideas one at a time and to the concepts behind specific ideas; ability to remember verbal and written tasks/assignments from a few hours to several day periods.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES - To perform this job successfully, the employee will demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position.

All employees are required to follow and uphold our Mission, Vision, and Values, Behavioral Standards, Policies and Procedures, The Code of Conduct and The Code of Ethics and Compliance Plan. Results Driven: Ability to meet goals and customer expectations. Ability to make decisions that produce high- quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high- quality services; is committed to continuous improvement. Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Building Coalitions: Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations to achieve common goals. Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Political Savvy: Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly. Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals Respect and Confidentiality - Respects the rights of privacy of our patients and co-workers. Ensures cultural differences are respected.