Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health is responsible for providing nursing care in a home environment based on the individual needs of the patient population and within the rules and regulations of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients' overall health during every visit, assessment of health knowledge and maintenance, and document findings in the medical record.
• Provides direct care to patients under the supervision of an RN and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Serve as a patient advocate by protecting patient rights and give attention to complaints regarding service.
• Screen all patient problems either in person or by phone with the resolution being advice or referral to physician.
• Give care instruction for procedures and medications.
• Document patient education in the medical record.
• Administer irrigations such as foley catheter, enemas, ear wash, and document results in medical record.
• Collect specimens.
• Perform procedures including but not limited to catheterization, suture removal, and dressing changes following the Clinic's Infection Control policies and document in the medical record.
• Administer medications by all routes except IV blood & blood products, IV push medications, chemotherapy, or adding medication to existing IV infusions. (Including Heparin)
• Orient new personnel to specialty.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients/family.
• Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to performance standards, including dress code.
• Insure confidentiality for patients and staff.
• Maintain knowledge by attending appropriate education programs, reading current journals and literature, and documents for yearly evaluation.
• Perform pre-certifications/referrals for insurance companies as necessary.
• Schedule procedures/surgeries as needed.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Educated as an LPN (LVN) by an approved program.
• May perform IV therapy following successful completion of an approved course.

Licenses/Certificates

• Current licensure as an LPN in the state of Illinois.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Assume accountability and responsibility for own practice and that, which is delegated.

Working Environment

• Works in home and office setting.
• Sitting vs. standing averages to 50-50%.
• Minimal lifting requirements. Occasional lifting required.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1

This position is employed to provide services for White Star, a not-for-profit affiliate of Springfield Clinic.