LPN Staff Visiting Nurse - Quality Private Duty Care

JOB DESCRIPTION

LPN STAFF VISITING NURSE

Provides hands on care to each assigned patient.  Delivers efficient and effective quality patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Practical Nurse, currently licensed in the state of Tennessee.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to provide direct patient care and take on-call.
• Working knowledge of the home health care program and previous experience providing home health visits preferred.
• Computer data entry and word processing skills desirable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Accepts patient care reports and patient assignments from the RN Team Leader for all patients assigned. Coordinates with the RN Team Leader  timely completion of assigned visits and submission of the required documentation.
2. Obtains a weekly visiting schedule for all assigned patients and conducts visits according to the schedule. Contacts the RN Team Leader on a daily basis for any changes to the schedule.  
3. Notifies the RN Team Leader of any anticipated problems with the posted schedule. Provides as much advance notice of changes/problems as is possible.
4. Establishes and maintains an effective and efficient visit route and provides direct patient care in compliance with the plan of care.
5. Provides frequent communication to the RN Team Leader, physicians, other team members, etc., and the patient/family in efforts to coordinate changes in patient care and assures appropriate follow-up and supporting documentation is done. This includes but is not limited to; lab reports, on-call/prn visits, transfer to ER or in-patient facility admission, etc.
6. Assists the RN Team Leader in the maintenance of a complete and accurate calendar book, including disaster codes, emergency information, due dates for lab work, etc.
7. Makes assigned patient care visits in accordance with physician orders.
8. Completes supporting documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to; visit report, care plan/plan of care revisions, medication profile, progress notes, revisions to the plan of treatment for recertification, discharge/transfer summary, etc.
9. Is available and makes prn and routine patient visits when indicated and as requested. Is available and rotates on-call assignments when requested.
10. Attends team conferences for all patients assigned to the nurse. Participates and offers input regarding each patient’s care and progress toward individual patient goals.  Assists the RN Team Leader in documenting above information and providing a progress report to the physician every 60 days.
11. Oversees the timely requisition of indicated patient supplies in appropriate quantities.
12. Obtains verification of physician licensure.
13. Understands and assures adherence to all organizational policies, procedures, and processes (administrative, personnel, clinical, etc.). Seeks guidance and further clarification of organizational policies, procedures, and processes when uncertainty/confusion arises.
14. Provides input in the evaluation of other team member’s job performance upon request.
15. Maintains confidentiality of information related to business practices, business activities and personnel.
16. Attends inservices, seminars, or other meetings as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management.
17. Participates willingly with special projects and overtime work when requested.
18. Maintains a professional attitude when working with staff, fostering the team philosophy and team environment for all personnel.
19. Always provides proper notification and/or advance notice for absence or tardiness without abuse.
20. Does not allow personal affairs to interfere with scheduled work time.
21. Maintains a professional appearance at all times.