Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
On-siteFairfax, Virginia, United States
Fairfax, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive skilled nursing care in patients' homes as ordered by the attending physician, following established order sets and goals. Monitor patient conditions, administer prescribed medications, and counsel families on disease management and preventative measures. Complete accurate clinical documentation within 24 hours of each visit in accordance with Medicare guidelines and agency protocols. Participate in all on-call requirements, case conferences, and mandatory trainings while maintaining a valid Ohio LPN license. Drive to assigned locations and communicate schedule changes to the scheduler.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of Ohio
- Minimum of one year of experience as a LPN in an acute care setting
- Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
- Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating
- Compassionate and caring while working with patients
- Knowledgeable on nursing best practices
- Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments
- Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
- Detail-oriented and observant
- Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
- Ability to follow directions and work as a team member
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver
- Must be able to meet all physical position requirements
- Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation
- Annual tuberculin skin test is required
- Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions
- Travel is required for this position
- Constantly (66%-100%): Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills
- Constantly (66%-100%): Computer/PDA Usage
- Constantly (66%-100%): Hand/finger dexterity
- Constantly (66%-100%): Hearing/Seeing
- Constantly (66%-100%): Talking in person
- Constantly (66%-100%): Hearing in person
- Constantly (66%-100%): Vision for close work
- Constantly (66%-100%): Frequently (34%-66%): Walking
- Constantly (66%-100%): Frequently (34%-66%): Sitting
- Constantly (66%-100%): Frequently (34%-66%): Driving
- Constantly (66%-100%): Frequently (34%-66%): Talking on the phone
- Constantly (66%-100%): Frequently (34%-66%): Hearing on the phone
- Constantly (66%-100%): Occasionally (2%-33%): Bending
- Constantly (66%-100%): Occasionally (2%-33%): Standing
- Constantly (66%-100%): Occasionally (2%-33%): Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
- Constantly (66%-100%): Occasionally (2%-33%): Stretching/Reaching
- Constantly (66%-100%): Occasionally (2%-33%): Climbing
- Constantly (66%-100%): Occasionally (2%-33%): Stooping (bend at waist)
- Daily attendance at assigned visit locations
- Documents all aspects of subsequent visits within 24 hours of visit to meet Medicare guidelines
- Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements
- Knowledgeable with providing skilled care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Fulfills LPN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications
- Maintains active LPN license in state of employment
- Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal
- Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
- Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
- Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
- Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
Desired Qualifications
- two years is preferred
- Home care experience is desired
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