Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Care

GENERAL SUMMARY:

To provide adult and geriatric care with the supervision of the primary nurse, that is collaborative with all members of the interdisciplinary teams.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Collaborate with supervisor to develop and implement policies, procedures, C QI activities, reporting, training, and education to ensure organization-wide compliance with legal, ethical, contractual, and/or regulatory standards (i.e. Joint Commission, HC FA, OIG, Corporate Compliance, MIOSHA, etc.)

· Create a caring experience for both internal and external customers; is courteous and respectful, anticipates and responds to customer needs; and gives high priority to customer satisfaction.

· Demonstrate personal accountability for own continuous growth and development and seeks out appropriate learning opportunities to enhance competency and improve performance.

· Recognize the importance of building partnerships with all members of the health care team and exhibits behavior that displays teamwork, professionalism, and respect for diversity.

· Participate in agency and system-wide continuous quality improvement activities to improve performance and patient outcomes.

· Maintain a safe and risk-free environment for patients, their families/significant others, and other staff.

· Provide direct nursing care in the place of residence to adult and geriatric patient populations through full implementation of the five phases of the nursing process and professional standards of care.

· Work with the primary nurse coordinates patient/family care with input from members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of the patient/family are met. This will be accomplished with quality and efficiency in mind.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

Current license as an LPN in the State of Michigan

Valid Michigan driver’s license

Dependable automobile insured according to state requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Hospice or home care experience

BLS certification

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

- Communication - Ownership

- Understanding - Motivation

- Sensitivity - Excellence

- Teamwork - Respect

Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Must possess the following personal qualities:

• Be self-directed
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
• Be open to new learning experiences
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
• Demonstrates customer service values

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a health care setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases. Frequent walking, bending, and lifting are required in performing job duties.