Home Health LPN

Overview:

$10,000 Retention Bonus

• Do you thrive in a culture of caring for others?
• Are you compassionate?
• Do you want to work 8am-5pm Monday through Friday?
• Do you enjoy working independently while still having a supportive team to connect with?
• Do you want to work only one Saturday a month?

If so, we want to connect with you

TABITHAS PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Each Home Health Care LPN enhances the ability of Tabithas Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, Seniors/clients) to remain at home, living independently for as long as possible by performing various prescribed medical treatment and personal care services under the direction of the physician and functioning within the appropriate scope of practice. While doing so, they will contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of Seniors/clients through respectful, professional, competent and personable interaction. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabithas LIVE2Care culture and actively embraces Tabithas Core Values. By doing so, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to the dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with Seniors/clients family members, Seniors/clients significant others, management, volunteers and other TEAMembers in the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Follows through on physicians orders in accordance with Tabithas policies and procedures. If appropriate, receives and records physicians orders.
2. Provides skilled observation and/or care to Seniors/clients requiring intermittent professional nursing services. Prepare and administer medication and/or treatments and other nursing services under the direction of the primary RN. Observes Senior/client, watching for any sign of adverse reaction to medications.
3. Assesses assigned Seniors/clients in regard to physical, mental and psychosocial status, reporting condition changes or abnormal findings in a timely manner to the primary RN managing the Seniors/clients care or immediate supervisor and provides follow-up with family and physician as directed. Identifies teaching needs for Seniors/clients or family.
4. Takes and accurately records vital signs.
5. Completes procedures and documents the appropriate information on the Seniors/clients medical record in a timely manner according to state/federal regulations and Tabithas policies and procedures. Directs particular attention to accuracy and timeliness and follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation.
6. Adheres to the clients Home Health Care Bill of Rights.
7. Coordinates the Seniors/clients care and ensures the appropriate treatment is obtained.
8. Provides reports to primary nurse and other staff involved in care. Uses judgement to determine when concerns should be elevated or communicated urgently based on changes in Senior/client physical or emotional status.
9. Works on-call, holiday, and weekend shifts on a rotating basis. Also works additional shifts or extended shifts when necessary.
10. Adheres to and has knowledge of HHC policies and procedures.
11. Prioritizes assignments to complete care for Seniors/clients in allotted time, making adjustments throughout the shift to meet changing Senior/client/caregiver/TEAMember/manager needs.
12. Utilizes strength, agility and stamina to carry out all essential functions safely and effectively, including, but not limited to: carrying needed equipment in and out of the home, performing safe transfers of Seniors/clients as directed by plan of care and physician orders.
13. Assists with orientation of new TEAMembers.
14. Willingly takes on additional duties during times of peak workload or in response to Senior/client requests.
15. Drives from one Senior/client location to another, adapting to changing road and/or weather conditions.
16. Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary.

BENEFITS:

• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)
• Free on-site TEAMember clinic
• Wellness program

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including medical terminology related to the job. Sufficient fluency to be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, provide instruction to others, read and understand a plan of care, policies, procedures or other similar documentation, interact successfully with Seniors/clients/caregivers, hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e-mails or other written communication, prepare legible, accurate and thorough documentation as required by the job and effectively interact with TEAMembers, customers, vendors, volunteers, managers and family members. Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues. Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and high emotion situations. Ability to read a map and/or utilize a GPS system and/or follow instructions in order to find Senior/client home.

WORKSITE CONDITIONS: Visits Seniors/clients in Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) in the community and in Senior/client homes which vary significantly as far as their state of repair and condition.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to drive vehicle from place to place, gain access to each Senior/client home and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below. Physical stamina with the ability to perform duties while moving about one or more Senior/client homes for the entire shift with few opportunities to sit down and with little, or no, break between tasks. Strength and agility sufficient to frequently lift, push, pull, reach, squat, kneel, bend, carry, twist, pinch, grasp, or climb stairs while performing duties, and managing various supplies and equipment. Ability to safely perform a one (1) assist transfer (to and from bed, chair, toilet, commode, bathtub or shower) and otherwise provide care to Seniors/clients who are weak, frail, obese, or unable to assist due to limited mobility, quadriplegia, paraplegia, tremors, paralysis, etc. Ability to remain calm and work effectively when others (such as Seniors/clients, TEAMembers or family members) experience emotional extremes, up to and including Seniors/clients who become combative. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted ability to lift/push/pull and pass a 50 - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and at Tabithas discretion.

AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse course of study. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 6 months experience as an LPN, preferred. Home Health experience preferred.

CREDENTIALS: LPN License in good standing as recorded on the Nebraska State Registry or other Nurse Compact state required. CPR required. License must be kept up to date at the expense of the employee. CPR Certification must be kept up to date at the expense of the employee. Valid Nebraska Drivers license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. Must meet Tabitha's vaccination requirements

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