Job Description

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Summary

We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse.

At South Arkansas Home Health a part of LHC Group we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.

\xe2\x80\x8bWe strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!\xe2\x80\x8b

• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• holidays & paid time off
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient\'s home.

Responsibilities

Clinical Competence * Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures. Does not alter the plan of care.

• Continually observes and reports the patient\'s nursing needs to supervising RN.

Documentation and Care Delivery * Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, family members, and appropriate agency staff regarding any patient care issues or needs, visit assignments, dates of scheduled visits, and schedule changes to scheduler, orders and OASIS data sets, coding requests, schedule home visits, to coordinate care with other clinicians, and deliver services to patient as ordered by physician and in accordance with applicable laws and regulation.

• Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per policy and payer requirements and syncs timely per LHC policy. This includes maintaining an accurate and current medication listing.

Quality * Actively participates in the performance improvement plan, constantly works to reduce patient hospitalizations, and improve outcomes. and process to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Professionalism (on time, completes training, compliant) * Attends and actively participates in all meetings including case conferences and is punctual. This includes having a camera on for video meetings.

• Attends work each day with a positive attitude, willing to help the patient and agency in any way they can and is open to learning new skills.

Teamwork (on call, productivity) * Adheres to and participates in the agency\'s Episode Management process.

• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Current Driver\'s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR Certification required.

Additional State Specific Requirements

• AR : No additional state specific requirements.

Company Overview
\xef\xbb\xbfSouth Arkansas Home Health a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It\'s all about helping people.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.

LHC Group