Job Description

JOB TITILE:              Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

REPORTS TO:          Field RN; Dir of Nursing; VP of Clinical Operations

AREA:                       Northwest Suburbs - Illinois

COMPENSATION:    $40-50 per visit in lieu of experience.  Plus mileage reimbursement.

WHO ARE WE?

At Home Quality Care was founded in 1983 in a rural area 50 miles west of Chicago.  We soon became a leading provider of comprehensive home health and non-medical home care services throughout the region.  Today, we deliver care with seven branches throughout Illinois, Indiana and Texas and continue to grow.  Driven by a simple mission to provide the BEST care for our patients, At Home Quality Care is looking for the BEST professionals to join our growing team!  

Come join us and apply today!!!

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The licensed practical nurse helps with the administration of home care services emphasizing health education/experience. The LPN is responsible for traveling to a patient’s home to administer the services dictated by their physician, RN case manager and At Home Quality Care while helping patients maintain their independence and quality of life.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition and needs at each home visit.

2.      Complete evaluation tasks, including medication reviews and vital signs.

3.      Provide education to patients and family members on proper home health procedures and strategies.

4.      Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

5.      Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

6.   Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, MSWs, home office and other individuals in the patient care plan. 

Communication:

1.      Communicate with the RN case manager and office regarding the patient's needs and report any changes in the patient's condition

2.      Reports with home office on any updates, concerns and issues regarding the patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1.          Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN); LPN licensure from accredited school.

2.      Current LPN licensure in state of Illinois and current CPR certification.

3.      Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, basic math skills, nursing skills per competency checklist.

4.      Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

5.      Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured under the state of IL. Automobile is in good working order.

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