LPN Home Health Full-time
Alternate Solutions Health Network

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Alternate Solutions Health Network Fairfax, VA, US

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.               

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:15AM - 5:00PM with on-call requirements

Agency: Alternate Solutions Home Health

**$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

SUMMARY 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Territory provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician by following the order sets created by the RNCM within specified geographical territory. The LPN educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The LPN is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The LPN is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician. 

  • Performs care by following order sets and goals made by RN. 

  • Observes and monitors patient conditions. 

  • Notifies RNCM of any changes in patient condition. 

  • Administers medication as prescribed by the physician. 

  • Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage. 

  • Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care. 

  • Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions. 

  • Listens to patient and family members. 

  • Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. 

  • Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education. 

  • Maintains active LPN license in state of employment. 

  • Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal. 

  • Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences. 

  • Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings. 

  • Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company. 

  • Understands and practices agency policies and procedures. 

  • Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit. 

  • Daily attendance at assigned visit locations. 

  • Documents all aspects of subsequent visits within 24 hours of visit to meet Medicare guidelines. Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements. 

  • Knowledgeable with providing skilled care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse. 

  • Fulfills LPN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications. 

  • Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Minimum of one year of experience as a LPN in an acute care setting is required; two years is preferred. Home care experience is desired. 

  • Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. 

  • Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients. 

  • Knowledgeable on nursing best practices. 

  • Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments. 

  • Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. 

  • Detail-oriented and observant. 

  • Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely 

  • Ability to follow directions and work as a team member. 

  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. 

 

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS 

  • Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of employment 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Knowledge 

Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100% 

Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100% 

Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100% 

Physical 

Walking - Frequently 34%-66% 

Bending - Occasionally 2%-33% 

Standing - Occasionally 2%-33% 

Sitting - Frequently 34%-66% 

Driving -Frequently 34%-66% 

Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance -Occasionally 2%-33% 

Stretching/Reaching - Occasionally 2%-33% 

Climbing - Occasionally 2%-33% 

Hand/finger dexterity - Constantly 66%-100% 

Stooping (bend at waist) - Occasionally 2%-33% 

 

Sensory Activities 

Distinguish smell/temperature - Occasionally 2%-33% 

Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100% 

Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100% 

Talking on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66% 

Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100% 

Hearing on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66% 

Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%  

 

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We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.  Apply today!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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