Position Title

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Olathe Medical Pavilion C

Position Summary / Career Interest The Home Health LPN will provide intermittent care to Home Health and/or Hospice patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse and according to an established physician Plan of Care, within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Consistently meets work schedule.
• Performs a comprehensive assessment to provide the most effective patient care for a given population in the home environment.
• Accurately documents and maintains all elements of the patient record according to department policies on timeliness and clinical content.
• Effectively communicates to clinicians, physicians, patients, patient caregivers and RN Case Managers adhering to departmental process and regulations for all forms of communication.
• Follows established Plan of Care within scope of practice and updates RN Case Manager about changes in patient status, medications, patient teaching, visit frequency and treatments as indicated.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients as demonstrated through adhearing to fire safety measures and fall risk measures as established by Home Care Standards.
• Demonstrates effective clinical, critical thinking skills as demonstrated in application of disease management protocols, pain management interventions and clinical equipment according to department processes, policies and scope of practice in the Home Care setting.
• Considers patient's age, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs to therapeutically meet patient and patient caregiver needs as demonstrated in implementation of patient centered goals and interventions.
• Participates and seeks out learning experiences.
• Seeks out professional expertise to improve patient care.
• Participates in IDT and department in services.
• Seeks out resources in efforts to provide solutions in the home setting.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• Licensed Practical Nurse in LPN Program - Licensed Practical Nurse
• 1 or more years of experience

Preferred Education And Experience

• 3 or more years of experience

Required Licensure And Certification

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in accordance with the Kansas Nurse Licensure Compact
• Healthcare Provider CPR – (American Heart Association or American Red Cross ONLY)

Time Type Part time

Job Requisition ID R-49037

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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