REPORTS TO: QA/QI RN

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $26.96/hr. non-visit rate, visit rate paid per productivity

DATE ADOPTED: May 2023

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides patient nursing services to patients in their home as a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)

• Works with a supervising RN to develop and carry out the plan of care in coordination with the patient, family members, physician and home health care team members. Ensures plan of care is appropriate on a continuous basis.
• Coordinates the delivery of services of all members of the home care team as designated by the plan of care.
• Participates in case conferences with other disciplines as appropriate on at least a weekly basis
• Provides and documents a thorough assessment during each home visit, including vital signs.
• Works within the parameters of the established Plan of Care (POC) authorized by the provider and modifies only after communication with the provider.
• Communicates changes in condition and all pertinent information to the provider and RN Case Manager.
• Completes visits on the day of service and synchs them to the back office daily.
• Updates orders as soon as changes are received or recognized.
• Maintains adequate patient supplies for the patient in their home per patient specific needs.
• Maintains and cares for nursing bag supplies, responsible for all agency supplied equipment.
• Attends 80% of scheduled staff meetings.
• Ensures that the required 12 hours of annual CEUs are completed and proper documentation is submitted to the office.
• Participates in QA/QI activities as requested
• Completes monthly continuing education topics as assigned.
• Respects patient rights and is respectful of patient and family needs at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains current licenses and certifications.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Colorado Driver’s License required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create trusting, therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Is knowledgeable of patient rights.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and other software, able to apply knowledge of computers within secure databases, able to learn new technologies.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• One-year experience in Home Health preferred
• NIMS certification required; can be obtained at job. Must be completed within 60 days of hire.
• Current Colorado LPN License or compact licensure
• Current CPR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Moderate physical effort required in the performance of personal care duties, including lifting and/or moving patient with or without the use of an assistive device. The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stand, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus necessary. Position requires ability to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls and to drive. The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The noise level may be very quiet to noisy depending on the situation.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. Alamosa County Public Health Department (ACPHD) believes that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is one where all employees and community partners, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, feel valued and respected. As an employer, we are committed to nondiscriminatory practices and providing equitable opportunities for employment and advancement.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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