Home Care Field Licensed Practical Nurse

**Req Number** 185829

Job Description

Performs assessments, nursing procedures, within the framework of the plan of care established by the physician.

Job Responsibility

+ Provides specific nursing care to patients in the homes setting based on the physician-ordered plan of treatment.
+ Reviews the plan of care with RN prior to initial visit to patient.
+ Provides direct patient care using nursing skills and judgment.
+ Recognizes changes in patient condition and reports them appropriately to RN and/or MD.
+ Reports patient findings and responses to care to primary RN on an ongoing basis.
+ Identifies and reports medical equipment malfunctions to primary RN.
+ Implements components of the health care teaching plan.
+ Utilizes written materials, illustrations, feedback, verbal instruction and/or return demonstration with patients and caregiver(s) to facilitate the learning process; uses teaching techniques consistent with patient...