Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-time

Douglas County Visiting Nurses
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
5 days ago

Job Description

The LPN is responsible for traveling to a patient/client's place of residence to provide skilled nursing care. The LPN is responsible for maintenance and accuracy of electronic medical records and coordination of care with other team members. The LPN works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) as a member of a team to give direct nursing care to patient/clients within the policies of the agency. The LPN will provide services within the scope of Federal and State regulations, licensure, policies and procedures of the agency. ResponsiblitiesAssess and document patient/client needs and observation of patient's condition at each visit; report changes and concerns timely to RN; follow up with attending physician as directed.Provide direct quality skilled nursing care, either directly or through RN supervision.Provide education, support and teaching of care to the patient/client, family or other caregivers.Maintain quality charting and records as required by agency policy and federal and state regulations.Coordinate services and visits with patient/clients and/or family caregivers, as well as other members of the home health team.Be knowledgeable of payer source guidelines.Provide Hospice continuous care if needed. QualificationsLPN in good standing with discipline specific licensing/certification agency and able to meet all federal and state licensure requirements.Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. ExperienceBasic level knowledge of EMR (electronical medical records) and email functions.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLawrence, KS
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Accreditation Standardsunmatched
  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Home Careunmatched
  • Hospice Careunmatched
  • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
  • Licensingunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Nursing Managementunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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