LPN-Home Health B
Company: CARLE
Location: Ellsworth
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Under the direction of the RN, assists in the provision of
high-quality nursing care to the patients of the Home Health
Services department.
- Ensures quality care for clients of all ages and groups by
providing appropriate documentation, communication and other
follow-up and by using time, supplies and other resources
productively.* Ensures quality and the safe delivery of home health
care services.* Follows plan of care as established by the RN and
under the supervision of the RN. Conducts a client assessment as
appropriate and completes visit documentation according to Carle
Health policy/procedure and regulatory bodies' requirements.*
Implements nursing interventions to meet the client's needs and
changing conditions in accordance with Carle Health
policy/procedures.* Communicates to a RN changes in the client's
condition according to Carle Health policy/procedure.* Communicates
the client/caregiver's needs to other staff members as appropriate
when others are assigned to the client's care.* Participates in
client case reports to team members.* Reports to the assigned Home
Health Clinical Manager.* Gives routine primary client reports to
the primary care RN or to the Clinical Manager which include, but
are not limited to, problems encountered with the client's care,
the client's progress toward goals.* Respects client
confidentiality in all communications.* Reports and completes
appropriate documentation regarding client occurrences following
Carle Health policy/procedure.* Uses time, supplies and other
resources productively to promote responsive and cost-effective
client care.* Observes, performs test procedures and initiates
measures to prevent complications or minimize the effects of
disease or injury.* Demonstrates skilled care on an intermittent
basis in compliance with the care described in the Plan of
Treatment (POT).* Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the individual client.*
Recognizes the need for referral(s) to other disciplines or
resources that might assist with client care.* Provides thorough
coordination of care for all clients by communicating and/or
documenting appropriate follow-up with Carle Health staff,
physicians and other sources in accordance with Carle Health
policy/procedure.* Performs lab testing as appropriate.
- Ensures that clinical records are complete, legible, accurate
and submitted in a timely manner.* Provides necessary and
appropriate documentation for the following, including, but not
limited to: * Daily Visit Notes * Change Orders * Audit Issues *
Occurrence Reports * Follow-up Communications* Provides clinical
records that will comply with Carle Health Policies and Procedures
and State and Federal Rules and Regulations and adheres to the
standards of Regulatory agencies.* Submits all clinical
documentation per Carle Health policy/procedure.
- Demonstrates punctuality and flexibility in work schedule to
meet the needs of the client/caregiver and the needs of the
department.* Utilizes time so that client care is maximized.*
Organizes visit schedule so that clients are seen within the
assigned time required.* Recognizes and prioritizes client needs so
that all members of the caseload receive maximal care.* Shows
flexibility in work schedule by beginning the start of the day
earlier or ending later or changing work shift in order to
accommodate the needs of the client/caregiver in the community and
meet the needs of the department.* Attends and participates in
quarterly departmental meetings.* Responds willingly to requests by
Carle Health to assist in covering extra skilled nursing visits,
weekend/holiday p.m. visits.* Turns in cellular phone
statements/payments by specified time.* Submits payroll time slip
sheets accurately and timely according to departmental
guidelines.
- Obtains and utilizes educational opportunities for professional
development, personal growth and remains up to date with current
trends.* Assumes responsibility for being informed about
developments in the department and the health care field.
Keywords: CARLE, Bloomington , LPN-Home Health B, Healthcare , Ellsworth, Illinois
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