Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Alternate Solutions Health Network Kettering, OH, 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.

Company: Kettering Home Care

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

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based nursing care for patients as directed by the attending physician and by following the order sets and goals created by the Case Manager. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

WHAT WE OFFER:
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK:You'll provide skilled nursing care in a patient's home as directed by the attending physician. You will work autonomously, so you need to be efficient in managing your time. You'll be responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice outlined by the state.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Plan of Care: Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by the attending physician and observe and monitor patient conditions and notify case manager of any changes in the patient’s condition.

Minimize Patient Risk: Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and help decrease re-hospitalizations by educating the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.

Family Educator/Advocate: Educate the patient and family on the disease process using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding.

Policies: Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.

Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.

Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS:

Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude

Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers

Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions

REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current license in the state of employment

Minimum one-year experience as a LPN in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.

Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver

Capable of all physical demands

We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.

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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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