Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE CASE MANAGER

REPORTS TO:        RN/Clinical Manager/Clinical Director

JOB SUMMARY:   

 Provides physician ordered skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Adheres to the plan of care and interim physicians’ orders. Provides care and/or services in accordance with professional standards, applicable laws and regulations and Agency policies and procedures. Patient visit expectation 25-30 units per week.  Cases are pre-screened for acceptance criteria before assigned to LPN Case Manager. 

1 Skilled Nurse Visit = 1 unit. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·   Provides skilled nursing care within the nursing scope of practice, the standard of care, and as ordered on the plan of care and in compliance with physician orders. 

·   Is supervised by the RN in the patient’s home with or without the LPN present at least every 30 days.  LPN must coordinate with the supervising RN when 30-day supervision is due for each patient. 

·   Documents skilled care and/or services provided in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and Agency policies and procedures.  Documentation is reviewed by the agency supervising staff.  Clinical Documentation is due within 24 hours of the visit.

·   Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, to assure that patient care needs are met. 

·   Addresses and supports patient/family cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy.

 ·   Promotes and provides patient/family/caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patient’s/family’s cultural, ethnic, and/or personal needs or preferences. 

·   Knowledgeable of federal, state regulations, nurse practice acts and Agency’s policies and procedures regarding patient care. 

·   Communicates with all members of the health care team, including physicians appropriately and in a timely manner. 

·   Notifies the physician and the RN/Clinical Manager of any changes in the patient’s condition and the need to modify the plan of care, including when physician calls may come in after hours for situations that may need addressed by On Call Nursing. 

·   Maintains currency of knowledge and skills.

·   Participates in the Agency’s Quality Assessment Performance Improvement program. 

·   Attends Agency meetings and in-service programs as required. 

·   Obtains the appropriate number of continuing education credits to maintain re-licensure status.

·   Maintains confidentiality of patient and Agency information at all times. 

·   May administer pharmaceuticals and or perform special treatments based on special education, experience, licensure/certification requirements, and LPN Nurse practice act.  Qualifications may vary based on the Board of Nursing requirements for Licensed Practical Nurses

· Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

·   Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 

·   Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse 

·   Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a health care setting 

·   Current CPR card 

·   Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing results 

·   Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile 

·   Proof of current automobile insurance 

·   Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·      While performing the functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit, and use hands for fine motor movements and dexterity.

·      The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

At Emerald Home Health we offer the following benefits for Full-Time Employees:

•Medical Benefits

•Accident Plan

•Cancer Protection

•Short Term Disability  

•Term Insurance 

•Whole Insurance

•PTO for FT Home Health employees

•Employee Referral Bonus

Emerald Home Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is the policy of Emerald Home Health to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Emerald Home Health will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals so that they can perform essential job functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship on Emerald Home Health.