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Home Health LPN position for Manitowoc County. Provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of an RN, involving travel to patient homes and care facilities.
Job Responsibility:
Assuring/Improving Quality of Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost-effective care
Utilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes
Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence-based literature
Participates in efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety
Consistently demonstrates the ability to thoroughly and decisively document to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements
Care and Service Coordination: Practices as an effective team member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care
Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Consults with RN as to action based on observation
Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for all patients including those with complex problems
Prioritizes and organizes patient care based on established plan of care, ensures clear hand-off communication to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients, utilizing excellent communication techniques like SBAR and 5P's
Actively participates in interdisciplinary case conferences
Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective team member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care
Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among team members
Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill and competency of self and other department members
Participates in staff meetings, agency in-services, and educational activities to enhance development and support organizational initiatives
Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum
Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs by utilizing motivational interviewing and problem solving techniques
Promotes patient/family knowledge and confidence to safely manage self care, disease process, medications, procedures and infection control prevention
Participates in implementing an individualized approach to the plan of care, which includes assessment of physical, psychosocial, comfort, and wellness needs utilizing SMART goals, under the supervision of the RN
Once plan of care is established by the RN, participates in the ongoing assessment of patient and family readiness and involves them in goal setting, planning, and implementation of care, under the supervision of the RN
Provides care that routinely exceeds patient and family expectations, as measured by survey instruments
Incorporates AHHS Standards of Behavior into interactions with patients, other associates, and physicians
Business Development and Growth: Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health care environment
Demonstrates adherance to personnel and operational policies
Collaborates with RN and implements plans for patient care to maximize efficiencies and conserve resources
Makes suggestions to RN regarding utilization of resources to achieve excellent health outcomes for patients
Patient Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families. Application of a systematic process involving optimal level of self-care for patient and optimal quality of life of patient family and significant other under the supervision of the RN
Assess patient and family readiness to learn and modify approach as needed
Provides and adapts appropriate resource material to achieve educational outcomes, employing health literacy assessments and principles
Requirements:
Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure)
Able to demonstrate compliance with state continuing education requirements
2 years of Med/Surgical clinical experience
CPR certified
Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use)
Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling, and documentation system
Ability to communication professionally both verbally and through written reports, with strong documentation skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good time management and self organization skills
Proficiency in the ability to obtain lab draws and report results to primary nurse or clinical manager
Current LPN licensure in State of Illinois
A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
Extensive travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather and on all types of roads including expressways
Must be able to provide/arrange own transportation to and from patients home and branch offices
Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays
Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours of work based on commitment to patient/client and work load assigned
Ability to attend mandatory informational/education/branch meetings
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs