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Health First Home Health LPN - RN & LPN Services in Melbourne, Florida
POSITION SUMMARY:
To be fully engaged in Quality/No Harm, Customer Experiences, and Stewardship by performing treatment/ education and providing appropriate age-specific services under the direction of a RN.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Engagement:
- Associate supports engagement through adherence to the I-CARE commitments.
Quality/No Harm:
- Adheres to all Health First, Inc. and Health First Home Care Policies and Procedures.
- Provides nursing care and prescribed treatments for patients in their home, according to the physician's plan of care as supervised by RN.
- Reports alterations to the plan of care as indicated by changes in observed condition of patient to the appropriate RN.
- Assures the safety of the treatment procedures, patient, and environment at all times.
- Assists with the orientation process of new associates.
- Complies with State and Federal Regulations, JCAHO standards in reference to delivery of Home Care Services.
- Actively participates in Quality Improvement processes.
- Accepts assignment willingly regardless of geographic territory.
- Attends Staff Meetings - (80% Minimum).
- Assists in organization of patient care, scheduling and documentation reviews as requested by supervisor.
- Communicates to Case Manager and/or PI Supervisor any adverse findings to patient condition and documents findings in the medical record.
- Notifies PI Supervisor of any change in their projected scheduled visits and number of hours worked to not exceed 40 hours a week.
- May be scheduled to work weekends.
- Demonstrates effective administration of medication and IV therapy.
- Participates in all aspects of Telehealth.
Customer Experience:
- Meets or exceeds Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction goals as established every year.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Informs patient/family of visit schedule in advance by calling the night before and/or if schedule changes.
Stewardship:
- Ensures appropriate utilization of visits and services for care under the direction of the RN as noted through proper documentation completed within 2 days of the visit.
- Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner.
- Meets productivity requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Graduate of an accredited school for LPN Nursing.
- Current licensure in the State of Florida as a LPN, or endorsement.
- Minimum of 3 years acute care experience.
- Home Care experience preferred.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification.
- Successful completion of all post-hire requirements, including, if applicable for role, Level II background screening/fingerprinting.
- Current Florida Driver’s License, automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
- Good communication skills.
- Maintain all educational requirements outlined by regulatory entities and the organization.
- Proficiency in MS Office, electronic record and other systems and software relevant to role.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Possible exposure to bio-hazardous waste, chemical substances, and unknown diseases.
- Care is provided in a variety of home environments with variable temperatures.
- Exposure to animals in the home.
- Inclement weather. Move in crowded conditions.
- Operate automobile in variable conditions
- Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
- Lift, turn, pull, or ambulate with patients up to 20 times daily; lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 6 times daily.
- Stand, walk, bend, and stoop for 90% of workday.
- Visual acuity; minimum of 3-5 hours of computer time a day.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to interact with other professionals, families, supervisor and patients.
- Ability to work in stressful environments/situations.
- Ability to decide concerning appropriate patient care.
- Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
- Ability to assess, interpret data and educate patients and families of various ages and levels of understanding.
- Ability to work independently within time constraints and concentrate under Multiple demands.
Job: *Home Care
Organization: *Health First Home Care
Title: Home Health LPN - RN & LPN Services
Location: Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne
Requisition ID: 073483