Job Description

The LPN shall perform nursing care activities for clients as assigned. The LPN shall contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of clients care.

Qualifications Minimum Work Experience
1 year Nursing experience. (Required)
1 year Home care/pediatric experience. (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Computer Literacy Required

Required Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse District of Columbia Upon Hire (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire (Required)

Job Functions

• Safeguards the rights of the client and protects all client information in a confidential manner quickly and politely.

• Client assessment and clinical notes with the inclusion of vitals are complete, appropriate for client and submitted in accordance with agency policy.

• Ensure proper use of electronic device and maintains entries that are confidential.

• Care is planned and given according to age of client and all activities are documented.

• Client education is documented throughout client chart. Referrals to other Services are documented in client chart.

• Maintains knowledge of Home Chart contents and uses contents for education.

• Clients are seen as assigned needs are appropriately met by identifying and prioritizing problems/nursing care needs.

• Client/family encouraged participating in health care planning and casing conferences.

• Health related client focused education.

• Appropriate care is given according to the plan of care.

• Modification of nursing care plan is recommended as needed when change in condition is identified.

• Physician calls are made as warranted or change in client\xe2\x80\x99s condition.

• Medications are correctly administered and documented.

• All safety and environmental concerns in the home are identified per agency policy and procedures are followed and documented.

• Appropriate response to emergency needs is met without delay. Must be able and know how to dial 911.

• Charts are complete, descriptive and appropriately signed.

• Nursing supervisor and other appropriate persons are consulted when needed. Assistance is sought when new and unfamiliar activities are performed.

• Physician\xe2\x80\x99s orders on the plan of care are appropriately carried out.

• A positive, courteous attitude is maintained with the physician to promote a good relationship with client, physician and nursing staff.

• A cooperative attitude is exhibited to fellow workers.

• Client needs and condition changes are communicated to appropriate persons.

• Timely complete, concise, accurate and legible documentation is maintained in all records and reports including MARs, narcotic and vent measurements as appropriate.

• Problems are promptly reported to appropriate person.

• Unsafe nursing practices and irregularities in compliance with established standards of care, policies and procedures are reported.

• Cooperates with and adapts to planned and unplanned changes in agency operations.

• Reports to supervisor each work day per agency policy.

• When requested assist with learning experiences for new HHA Aides and takes responsibility for client\xe2\x80\x99s welfare as new HHA Aide is assisted.

• Equipment is maintained in good condition and properly stored.

• Nursing bag is stocked and maintained.

• Incident reports are completed accurately and promptly.

• All charges are appropriately entered on charge sheets and charged out appropriately.

• All established policies and procedures are followed.

• Attends staff meetings and attendance is documented.

• Participates in performance improvement activities in area of assignment.

• Performs other duties as required or as responsibilities necessitate.

• Carries out interagency assignments and communications. Good rapport is evident.

• Assist with suggestions to improve the Quality and safety committee objectives.

• Attends all required in-service programs, multidisciplinary team meetings and attendance is documented.

• Conducts self in a manner that promotes positive relationship and teamwork among employees and between agencies.

• Proper personal protective equipment is utilized such as gowns, gloves, eyewear, face shield, etc.

• Responsible and accountable for own clinical practice.

• Complete and maintain skills according to Home Care regulations.

• Must be available for supervisory visits.

• Work output is satisfactory.

• Dependable and can be relied upon to fill responsibilities and commitments.

• Adheres to visit schedules.

• Frequently acts upon own initiative to perform acceptable range of duties. Exhibits resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles.

• Employee responds or conforms to changing, new or unexpected situations.

• Usually makes reasonable decisions in normal situations, in general, judgment is reliable.

• All clinical skills as demonstrated on the skills assessment & demonstration check list (completed during new hire orientation)

• Other job duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Employee Excellence

• Demonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co-workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved

• Innovates through improvement of care and/or efficiency of operational processes.

• Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality

All In

• Embraces changes/improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new/improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems and resources that promote quality of care, safety and efficiency

• Identifies, prioritizes and selects alternative solutions to determine best outcome

Action Oriented

• Maintains a high level of activity/productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands

• Anticipates problems and attempts to solve before they develop

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure

• Category I: Job usually involves contact with patients or patient specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible.

Protected Health Information Access Level

• Level IV - Full Access Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer\'s needs, the service(s) rendered and the position\'s functions.

Working Environment

• This position operates in home and community environments.

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work: Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Travel Requirements

• This position works standard and extended hours.

Childrens National Medical Center