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Open Door Health Services Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Everett, Massachusetts
Provide nursing care to patient in the home setting. Observe and assess the client and/or caregiver to enhance the quality of life. Demonstrate individualized creativity in educating the patient and/or caregiver. Follow nursing policy and procedure per agency standards. Follow the plan of care according to physician orders. Demonstrate understanding of Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Qualifications/Educational Requirements: - Licensed Practical Nurse. - Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare setting. - Excellent oral and communication skills. Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. - Demonstrate efficient teamwork with the staff. - Demonstrate organizational and time management skills. - Support quality improvement practices. - Perform nursing procedures according to agency policy and procedures. - Work under the direction of a RN. - Monitor reactions and patient progress using observation, assessment, and evaluation skills. - Educate patients and family members according to disease process, medications, POC, treatment options, and home care procedures according to the plan of care. - Report to physician and RN of adverse findings. - Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations. - Coordinate and monitor patient care and services. - Comply with HIPAA regulations in and out of the office. - Follow infection control policy in and out of the office. - Document skilled visit according to Medicare guidelines. - Maintain patient records according to policy and procedures. - Participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, and self-study courses annually.