Home Health LPN
St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, United States
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Licensed Practical Nurse works as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assure high quality nursing service in accordance with the physician’s orders and the agency’s programs and policies.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promotes and maintains health of individuals, families, and the community through teaching, counseling, and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative measures in the practice of nursing.
- Provides ongoing patient observation to determine service frequency, change in Plan of Care and discharge from service in compliance with agency policy and philosophy.
- Communicates with the Patient Care Manager, the patient’s physician, referral source, and members of the multidisciplinary team both orally and in writing as required by the patient’s condition and agency policy.
- In consultation with Patient Care Manager, refers patients to other disciplines and to community resources as needed.
- Maintains and uses patient clinical records, reports and other written communications according to agency policy and directives. Records make clear the goals and plans with emphasis on the family oriented approach to patient care. Records reflect contact with physicians, Patient Care Manager and other agencies as needed. Documentation is completed per agency guidelines.
- Participates in the development and operation of the agency by keeping administration informed on changing community needs and lack of community resources, participating in the orientation and guidance of new staff, interpreting agency service to families and community groups, contributing to evaluation of service programs.
- Evaluating effectiveness of his/her own service and contributing to the evaluation of and continuing development of staff members.
- Demonstrates efficient time utilization in the home, in the office, and in preparation for travel to and from the visit.
- Performs select skills independently according to agency procedures. Researches and/or obtains needed information prior to the visit.
- Implements teaching plans, utilizes printed material, teaching plans, teaches factual content appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis, patient/caregiver needs.
- Assumes personal responsibility to keep informed of current changes and trends affecting nursing care and professional nursing functions.
EDUCATION:
Graduation from a School of Practical Nursing with state accreditation at time of graduation.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two years experience as an LPN.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!