LPN - Home Care at CARLE

$1,500.00 Sign on bonus for 1 or more years of experience - External only
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 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 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.