Staff Position

LPN / LVN - Home Health
LHC Group
West Orange, NJ

$68K+/year

Overview

Start DateASAP
Setting
Home Health

Pay

19% higher than average Licensed Practical Nurse / Home Health Nurse pay in New Jersey

Estimated pay

$68K+/year

Benefits

Holiday Pay
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Home Health LPN (1 year)

License

PN license in New Jersey

Other

Eligible to work in US

Other qualifications

Other

Oasis and HomeCare/HomeBase Experience Highly Preferred

Description

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.

Responsibilities

Clinical Competence

Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures. Does not alter the plan of care.

Continually observes and reports the patient’s nursing needs to supervising RN.

Documentation and Care Delivery

Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, family members, and appropriate agency staff regarding any patient care issues or needs, visit assignments, dates of scheduled visits, and schedule changes to scheduler, orders and OASIS data sets, coding requests, schedule home visits, to coordinate care with other clinicians, and deliver services to patient as ordered by physician and in accordance with applicable laws and regulation.

Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per policy and payer requirements and syncs timely per LHC policy. This includes maintaining an accurate and current medication listing.

Quality

Actively participates in the performance improvement plan, constantly works to reduce patient hospitalizations, and improve outcomes. and process to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Professionalism (on time, completes training, compliant)

Attends and actively participates in all meetings including case conferences and is punctual. This includes having a camera on for video meetings.

Attends work each day with a positive attitude, willing to help the patient and agency in any way they can and is open to learning new skills.

Teamwork (on call, productivity)

Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we provide care to the patient as needed. Requires the ability to participate in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the demands of our patients.

Adheres to and participates in the agency's Episode Management process.

All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

Current LPN licensure in state of practice.
Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
CPR Certification required.

LHC Group Job ID #2024026791. Posted job title: Lpn - Licensed Practical Nurse Lpn

Employer

LHC Group

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About

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

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