Travel LPN / LVN - Home Health
Tulsa, OK
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Title: LPN Home Health
Location: Tulsa, OK 74136
Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Days (8*5) Mon-Fri 8a - 4:30p No Call

Requirements:

1+ Yrs. of home health exp.
LPN Active License.

BLS

Description:

Job Summary:

Administers nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders, nursing care plan and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Scope of Practice. Consults with registered nurse to plan patient care. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties including data collection.

Minimum Education:

Has completed the prescribed curricula of a practical nursing program or has completed equivalent coursework as approved and verified by a state board of nursing and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or certificate therefrom.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification:

Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse License. Current CPR Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio- psychosocial model, and clinical pathways. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. IV therapy medication administration as guided by department policy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Performs nursing skills appropriate for the patient population. Demonstrates sound knowledge base appropriate to specialty area with consideration for patient's age and bio-psychosocial needs. Gathers data, implements and evaluates care for an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders and Nursing Care Plan. Takes and notes physician's orders accurately. Consults with Registered Nurse to plan patient care. Perform pleural/adnominal drainage, draw labs, wound care, and ostomy care. Documents data on the appropriate record. Documents nursing process/care clearly, consistently, and accurately. Addresses patient problems and progress toward outcomes. Facilitates patient teaching -- implements discharge planning. Makes appropriate referrals. Follows plan of care per policy in presenting patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors. Driving in changing elements and provide one-on-one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home.  Participates in Quality and Performance duties.  Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities. Attends mandatory in-services and meets unit education standards. Accurately completes variance reports. Modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.

Decision Making:

The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.

Working Relationships:

Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions:

None.

Supplemental Information:

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job, and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.