Towers Home Care - LPN

Description JOB SUMMARY: Functions as a primary care giver of a resident/client in their home under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Sees patients on a regular basis to deliver health care directly.

Essential Duties and

RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.) § Assesses patient’s needs on an ongoing basis. § Assists in planning treatment/intervention and evaluation effectiveness of medications and treatments and reports such to RN and MD. § Provides assigned nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with professional standards and pertinent rules and regulations. § Prepares and records notes for the clinical record. § Performs assigned treatments, including filling medicine boxes for patients, administration of medications, injections and procedures in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care. § Communicates with the physician regarding medication changes, tests, or other orders or changes in patient status. § May assist resident in emergency situations; notify the doctor, family and arrange transportation, as required. § Makes every effort to listen to and understand all of our customers (including internal and external customers, co-workers, patients, and family members), anticipating customer needs, and giving high priority to customer satisfaction. § Utilizes appropriate and effective interpersonal communication skills specific to job responsibilities. § Performs all job responsibilities with a friendly, positive and team oriented attitude. § Participates with special projects and/or overtime as requested. § Had knowledge of the organization, functions and services of the agency. § Protects the integrity of the organization, patients and co-workers by maintaining confidentiality of all patient and business information. § Maintains a safe work environment to minimize risk to patients and staff by complying with all safety/risk management policies and procedures. § Maintains and contributes to the efficiency of operations by consistently complying with all policies, procedures and guidelines of the company. § Complies with company dress code policy. § Maintains efficient flow of agency work by reporting to work at assigned or scheduled times; follow procedures for notification of absence or time off requests. § Maintains professional /technical competency and proficiency of job responsibilities by attending and participating in meetings, conferences and educational in-service programs as requested. § Complies with agency requirements regarding timely completion of company required paperwork. § Accepts other duties as assigned.