LPN – Home Health & Hospice

Role Overview

• Administer skilled nursing care in the home to Home Health and Hospice patients as authorized by the physician.
• Follow plan of care for each patient.
• Observe patients for signs and symptoms of complications and report to the physician and case manager.
• Be responsible for supervision of home health aides assigned to his/her patients.
• Promote health and well-being of patients through teaching, supervising, counseling and appropriate preventative and treatment measures.
• Have knowledge of and be willing to utilize community resources.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
• Take call on weekends, holidays and evenings on a rotating basis and responds to patient needed as appropriate.
• Comply with Livingston Health Health Policies and Procedures.
• Provide current evidence-based care, education and support for hospice patients, families and caregivers.
• Document care responsibly and accurately.
• Be able to become competent in electronic medical record.
• Track and record mileage on appropriate form.
• Actively participate in Quality Improvement.
• Accept accountability for own actions.

Requirements

• Current Montana LPN license.
• AD or Diploma
• Good assessment skills.
• Ability to function independently
• Own vehicle for visits
• Current Motor Vehicle License.
• Current BLS