Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Community Health (Full-Time, Days) 
Department: Home Care                     
Location: Rochester Regional Health Home Care - West Monroe County                        
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Days                                    

SUMMARY:
Licensed Practical Nurse will provide home health services under the direction of a Registered Nurse to the Rochester Regional Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) clients per Medicare, Medicaid and NYS Department of Health (DOH) regulations. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes accurately and timely all documentation of assigned clients’ care per Federal and State regulatory standards.

• Participates in the CHHA Service Education Program. Maintains updated knowledge base of community health practice and community resources.

• Participates in the holiday/evening/weekend rotation.

• Observes and documents signs and symptoms related to patient’s health status and changes in their condition and reports this to the registered nurse. Obtains the registered nurse’s assessment and signature on all assigned patients.

• Contributes to the identification of basic physical, emotional and cultural needs of the patient through observations and interactions.

• Provides routine nursing services, information and education to patients during routine care.

• Collaborates with the appropriate registered nurse to revise care plans when the patient’s needs are not being met or have changed.

• Maintains clinical competency.

ATTRIBUTES

• •Compassionate, warm and patient focused
  •Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment
  •Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Completes accurately and timely all documentation of assigned clients’ care per Federal and State regulatory standards.
  •Participates in the CHHA Service Education Program. Maintains updated knowledge base of community health practice and community resources.
  •Participates in the holiday/evening/weekend rotation.
  •Observes and documents signs and symptoms related to patient’s health status and changes in their condition and reports this to the registered nurse. Obtains the registered nurse’s assessment and signature on all assigned patients.
  •Contributes to the identification of basic physical, emotional and cultural needs of the patient through observations and interactions.
  •Provides routine nursing services, information and education to patients during routine care.
  •Collaborates with the appropriate registered nurse to revise care plans when the patient’s needs are not being met or have changed.
  •Maintains clinical competency.
  •Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Required Licensure/ Certification:
• NYS Registered LPN
• A valid New York State Driver’s License and the ability to pass a driver’s license record background check
•​Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).  

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

CITY:

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The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.