Job description
JOB SUMMARY
The Home Care LPN works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager. The primary functions of this position are to evaluate and treat clients, communicate information with direct service staff and other agency personnel, supervise direct service staff, assist with program development, ensure safety and coordinate scheduling. Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Maintains confidentiality in all professional areas.
Evaluates and treats clients with appropriate level of skill according to client’s needs.
Appropriately communicates information relative to client care in accordance with agency policies.
Demonstrates appropriate supervisory/leadership skills.
Responsible for meeting the annual goals of the agency.
Assists with program development by utilizing non-client treatment time effectively and productively.
Ensures the safety of clients and staff.
Effectively manages personal work schedules so that the agency operations are uninterrupted.
Maintains an appropriate standard of appearance which conforms to agency dress code.
Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the agency on a daily basis.
Maintains appropriate licensure, educational and other requirements as required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Licensure / Certification: Current LPN licensure for the State of North Carolina.
Experience: Must be able to communicate effectively and work as a team member with other disciplines. Working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures used within the field of nursing. 2-4 years experience in the field of home health/home care or related area preferred.
Essential Technical Skills: Current knowledge of fundamental medical and home care nursing principles and practice. Knowledge of the principles of adult learning. Knowledge of standards of medical record keeping. Ability to speak clearly and effectively before small and large groups. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and to be literate in the English language.
Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact and communicate in a professional and tactful manner with coworkers, physicians, patients and families and the general public Teamwork and communication skills essential.
Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time when orienting/training. Requires ability to stoop or kneel, bend, push, reach with hands/arms when supervising-precepting staff in patient care activities or providing direct patient care.
Essential Mental Requirements: Ability to analyze data to identify staff and departmental learning needs. Ability to systematically assess, plan, implement and evaluate orientation and training activities. Ability to teach staff of varying educational backgrounds. Demonstrate long and short term memory. High level problem solving and reasoning skills to assist staff in patient care planning and problem resolution. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and use supportive services appropriately.
Essential sensory requirements: Ability to use sight to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care activities. Ability to use hearing to communicate with staff and patients and to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, etc. Sense of smell.
Exposure to Hazards: Noise, potential exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens, body fluids, sharps and infectious diseases. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.
Other – Hours of Work: Overnight hours available in Onslow and Carteret County!
Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.
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