Licensed Practical Nurse Visits

Company: MGA Homecare
Location: Avondale
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care and reports to Team Lead and Clinical Supervisor. This position ensures compliance with MGA policies, state policies and procedures, and policies accrediting agencies. This position is also responsible for maintaining compliance with all reimbursement guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality/HIPAA Guidelines while following patient care plans in accordance with physician orders.Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing as ordered on the plan of treatment and nursing care plan.
• Demonstrates and documents clinical skills.
  • Each visit reflects the provision of skilled nursing care rendered in accordance with physician orders assuring the patient needs are continually assessed and assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care.
  • New problems, changes, and/or the resolution of problems are identified and followed through as follows:
  • Direct/Supervisor/Team Lead notification
  • Physician notification to obtain orders for intervention(s) per state regulations.
  • Appropriate documentation of care is provided in clinical notes, physician orders, and coordination of care.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills
  • Performs specific treatments and medication administration per physician orders.
  • Functions as a team member demonstrating collaboration with and responsibility to the patient, physician, and health care team.
  • Provides support, guidance, and education to patients/patient families and/or caregivers to maintain optimal physical and emotional well-being.
  • Communicates all occurrences and other pertinent information to the Clinical Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services.
  • Collaborates with the Clinical Supervisor and Director of Clinical Services to resolve patient/clinical concerns in a timely manner.
  • Ensures effective communication to coordinate the implementation of each patient's Plan of Care.
  • MGA policies, procedures, and Handbook are adhered to.
    • All clinical documentation must be completed accurately and submitted timely per agency policy/guidelines.
    • Reports all suspected/observed child/adult abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation in a timely manner to the appropriate personnel.
    • Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
    • Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
    • Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within the designated time.
    • Complete all tasks as assigned.
    • Participation in Agency's other mandated activities as requested by Agency Director such as In-services, education, and committee work related to patient care. Qualifications
      • 1 year minimum of home health experience and/or pediatric experience is preferred
      • Graduation from an approved certification/program/accredited school/undergraduate/graduate school or post-graduate education to reflect the ability to perform the job as described
      • Hold a valid/unencumbered certification/license to practice the job as described in the state where services are provided
      • Successful completion of assigned screening/competency testing with a proficiency score of 80% or greater
      • Current state driver's license and reliable transportation
      • Provide a copy of current TB results or Chest x-ray
      • Provide a copy of the current CPR certification as per agency policy
      • Be flexible, and organized and have the ability to exercise sound judgment to perform the job duties/responsibilities as described Additional Information Benefits are available to eligible employees on the first of the month after 30 days of employment and include:
        • Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
        • Health Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in high deductible plan)
        • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & LPFSA)
        • Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA)
        • Employee Assistance Program (EAP-available if enrolled in Health plan)
        • 401(k) retirement plan
        • Paid Time Off (PTO)
        • Competitive Sign On Bonus
        • 1.5 rate if working company holidays
          • New Year's Day
          • Memorial Day
          • Independence Day
          • Labor Day
          • Thanksgiving
          • Christmas
          • 100% Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (if enrolled in Health plan)
          • Voluntary Life Insurance
          • Short & Long-Term Disability
          • Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
          • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
          • Identity Protection Plan
          • Legal Care Plan
          • Pet Discount ProgramAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.PandoLogic. Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Location: Avondale, AZ - 85323

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