LPN Home Care Nurse

Job Title: Home Care Agency Nurse                      

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: See Salary Scale                              

Job Summary:   Responsible for the development and implementation of homecare services for program participants under the direct supervision of the STLC Home Care Agency (HCA) Supervisor. All employees are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with STLC Home Care Agency values of respect, integrity, accountability, compatible goals, and compassionate care.

Specifications

Education: Associates Degree in Nursing required.

Experience: At least 1 year as a LPN, preferably in either home or community health.  Supervisory experience desired.  Minimum of 1 years’ experience working with the frail elderly population.

Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional): 

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Licensed LPN in NC, current, valid NC driver's license and vehicle.

Special Training: Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.  Must be able to treat geriatric patients.  Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.  Meet a standardized set of competencies established by Senior Total Life Care and approved by CMS before working independently.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact

Ages of Patients Rendered Care: 

  Neonate/Infant   Early Childhood    Adolescent    Adult    Geriatric   All Age Groups

Key Responsibilities: (*denotes an age-related skill or task)

• Using the nursing process, assesses the home care needs of a frail elderly population, and identifies and develops specific plans of care, if applicable. 
• Completes in-home initial assessments, re-assessments, and supervisory visits every 90 days. 
• Performs in-home visits and nursing tasks as ordered by primary care provider.  
• Maintains home care guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules, and regulations, calling for assistance from other health care professionals as needed.
• Provides information to patients and health care team by answering questions and requests.
• Resolves patient needs by utilizing Home Care Coordinators and team strategies.
• Communicates any changes in participant condition to supervisor
• Supports and promotes unity among the team while interacting with the team, other co-workers, and/or participants. Participates, collaborates, and contributes as a member of the Interdisciplinary team, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration in all clinic and Interdisciplinary team interactions.
• Assist in clinic setting if available determined by HCA supervisor
• On call evenings and after hours and available during the times staff are in the homes providing care.
• Performs other nursing tasks as designated by supervisor to include, but not limited to home care nurse duties under the supervision of the Home Care Nursing Supervisor.
• Maintains vaccinations of all Participants and documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Supports the STLC Home Care Agency mission to encourage and support the quality of life of seniors wishing to continue living in the community; its vision to be the preferred provider of individualized care for seniors in the community; and its values of respect, integrity, accountability, compatible goals, and compassionate care.
• Other duties as assigned by HCA Supervisor.