LPN Visit-Home Health

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic- PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

LPN - Home Health

Sioux City, IA

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM, rotating weekends/holidays

Full Time Benefits

Under the supervision of the RN Case Manager, the Home Health LPN provides direct patient care and performs technical skilled care to a diverse patient population in their place of residence. The LPN delivers patient care directed by the RN Case Manager in the home health plan of care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Patient Care/Care Coordination

• Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health nursing services completing a nursing patient assessment at each visit in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to care plan.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and safety issues as directed by and included in the nursing plan of care.
• Implements interventions within the home health nursing plan of care developed by the RN Case Manager.
• Communicates with Registered Nurse and participates in care coordination to achieve high quality care.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical records and time/travel entries.
• Identifies risk for acute hospitalization and proactively prevents adverse events.

Home Care Performance Criteria

• Delivers quality care and completes clear, concise and accurate clinical documentation of care provision in accordance with home health conditions of participation (CoPs), various payer home health coverage criteria, accreditation standards, professional standards for discipline/credential and the home health plan of care.

Participates in clinical review of records to monitor quality and accuracy, appropriate utilization, appropriate involvement of interdisciplinary team members, appropriate referrals and coordination of care.

• Uses appropriate infection control procedures and safety measure to protect employees and patients.
• Participates in case conferences, in-service programs and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Participates in quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) activities, as assigned.
• Maintains professional knowledge for discipline/credential/license ensuring inclusion of content specific to home and community-based care.
• Communicates professionally, effectively and timely to all team members and co-workers and responds to all communication in a timely manner including, but not limited to e-mails, phone communication and meeting follow-up responsibilities.
• Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with team members, patients and family members while maintaining personal and professional boundaries.
• Effectively plans, organizes, sets priorities and completes works assignments with minimum direct supervision per agency policy and within established time frames.
• Maintains productivity standards as defined by home care supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of State Board approved program for Licensed Practical Nurses

License/Certifications

• Valid LPN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under an NLC multistate license.
• Valid driver’s license- IADOT – Iowa Department of Transportation
• Proof of Auto Insurance