Home Care Agency Nurse LPN

Job Title: Home Care Agency Nurse

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: See Salary Scale

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

• 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.