Job Information
Health First Home Health LPN - Home Care 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 - Home Care
Location: Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne
Requisition ID: 074720