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We are looking for a full-time LPN to work in our Homecare department. Work hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, for 80 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a weekend rotation.

Under the supervision of the RN Case Manager, the Home Care LPN provides direct patient care and performs technical skilled care to a diverse patient population in their place of residence. The LPN delivers patient care directed by the RN Case Manager from the home health plan of care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

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• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

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Patient Care/Care Coordination

• Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health nursing services completing a patient assessment at each visit in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to care plan.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and safety issues as directed by and included in the nursing plan of care.
• Implements interventions within the home health nursing plan of care developed by the RN Case Manager.
• Communicates with Registered Nurse and participates in care coordination to achieve high quality care.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical records and time/travel entries.
• Identifies risk for acute hospitalization and proactively prevents adverse events. 

Home Care Performance Criteria

• Delivers quality care and completes clear, concise and accurate clinical documentation of care provision in accordance with home health conditions of participation (CoPs), various payer home health coverage criteria, accreditation standards, professional standards for discipline/credential and the home health plan of care.
• Participates in clinical review of records to monitor quality and accuracy, appropriate utilization, appropriate involvement of interdisciplinary team members, appropriate referrals and coordination of care.
• Uses appropriate infection control procedures and safety measure to protect employees and patients.
• Participates in case conferences, in-service programs and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) activities, as assigned.
• Maintains professional knowledge for discipline/credential/license ensuring inclusion of content specific to home and community-based care.
• Effectively plans, organizes, sets priorities and completes works assignments with minimum direct supervision per agency policy and within established time frames.
• Maintains productivity standards as defined by home care supervisor.