SummaryLPN's needed for various Private Duty cases in the following areas Cleveland Hts, University Hts, Shaker Hts, and Pepper Pike. Hours vary from 4 hours a day to 12 hours. Week-day and Week-end hours available. LPN must be competent in caring for clients from ages 4 to young adults and in providing trach care, enteral feedings, wound and foley catheter care.The Home and Community Bases Services Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for: (1) providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes; (2) recording clinical and progress notes; and (3) coordinating other patient care activities/services to provide the highest quality of patient care in the geographic service area to which she/he is assigned. She/he works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor.Nursing activities are limited to these in compliance with the State LPN/LVN Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and agency policies and procedures.ResponsibilitiesProvides direct skilled nursing care.Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable.Prepares equipment and material for use according to the plan of care, practicing aseptic sterile technique.Assists patient in learning appropriate self-care technique.Re-evaluates and records the patient care needs of the acutely ill and/or chronically ill at each home visit.Communicates with and regularly updates the patient regarding his/her plan of care.Administers medications as prescribed by a physician and permitted by law.Adheres to minimum productivity requirements as defined by branch.Reports observations of the patient's condition to the designated supervisor(s). If the findings are significant, report observations to the client's physician.Assists with teaching the patient and family members regarding the patient care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.Collaborates with other service providers to discuss the patient plan of care and frequency of visits.Participates in providing 24-hour, seven-day-a-week nursing services as assigned, to meet identified patient/family needs.Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.Acts as role model in confidentiality, professionalism, appropriate attire, unbiased interpersonal relationships, and work attitudes.Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information.Attends team meetings and staff meetings to enhance team communication, coordination of services, and quality services.Implements a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care by assessing and identifying the patient's need for other agency services and communicating that need to the designated Case Manager.Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences and in service education programs, as required by agency policies and patient needs.Participates in performance improvement activities.Observes, records, and reports (1) signs and symptoms; (2) reactions to treatments and medications; and (3) any change in the patient's physical or emotional condition in a timely matter.Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care in a timely basis.Completes daily report sheets and any required paperwork in a timely fashion to ensure agency operating schedule to include physician orders as required for RN to co-signCompletes clinical documentation accuratelyReacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceEducation RequirementsMust meet educational/experience requirements outlined in the laws of Ohio.Experience RequirementsA minimum of one year of acute care experience pr