Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City West, ArizonaDepartment Name:Home
Care Team-WestWork Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical Care$5,000.00
sign on bonus* Nursing careers are better at Banner Health. We've
built smarter processes to help nurses focus on what really
matters. If you want to make a difference in people's lives - this
could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.Banner Home Health
is a four-star home care agency and the largest in Phoenix. Our
structure is set up to provide Home Health Nurses multiple avenues
for support that isn't available at other agencies - a field
preceptor, an IT specialist, a dedicated scheduler, a nurse
preceptor during orientation (available every day to help with
documentation questions and challenges), an in office team of QI
specialists, documentation support specialists, a telehealth team,
11 clinical managers and in office triage support. This structure
is designed to assist field clinicians in managing their caseload
appropriately and not feeling "alone" in the field! We recognize
that our nurse case managers are the key to a successful journey
with home health. Banner Home Health is committed to supporting our
team members to make home health the best place to work and the
best place to receive care
This position provides nursing care under the direction and
supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is
accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self
or others who are under his or her direction. This position
observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and
documents patient care in accordance with department policies,
standard of care and state scope of practice. This position
utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills
necessary to contribute to the assessment of data and to plan,
provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and
developmental age of assigned patients.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Observes, compiles and reports the patient's physical,
psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental,
cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews available
information obtained by health care team members.
2. Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse,
including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and
patient, family and health team input. Considers the physical,
cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational
needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in
collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews
plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input
for updates as needed.
3. Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in
care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice. Provides
care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in
compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and
regulatory agency requirements. May delegate and provide
supervision in the provision of care to non-licensed personnel, in
accordance with state scope of practice. Promotes continuity of
care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers
the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Reports condition of patient, including signs and symptoms which
may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the
registered nurse and/or physician. Observes and reports patient
progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with
other health care team members. Observes and reports patient's
response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents observation, implementation and data in the patient
record. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing
interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician
orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. May plan, organize, develop and coordinate the completion of
documentation and the input of patient assessment data as required
by federal regulation. Maintains, updates and revises required
documentation according to patient changes in condition, as
regulated by federal and/or state guidelines. Effectively
communicates and coordinates with members of the interdisciplinary
team regarding appropriate functional/care level and transition to
another level. Performs audits related to the reimbursement
documentation and the quality management process. Reviews audit
results and presents summary information for management utilization
and review.
7. May coordinate the admission process including new resident
evaluations. Provides verbal and written communication to
residents, families and referrals sources regarding the process for
admission to the center. Facilitates problem solving with
residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies and
clinical staff.
8. This position works under supervision, prioritizing data from
multiple sources to provide quality care and support to the patient
and family. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful
environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with
staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients,
families and physicians.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of
practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or
compact LPN or LVN licensure for current state of practice. BLS
certification is required. Additional certification or continuing
education may be required based on area of practice. Completion of
a state approved IV therapy program may be required in certain
facilities and/or departments in accordance with state scope of
practice, regulatory requirements or facility/ department
policy.
Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year
experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must
include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months
as a LPN or LVN in the specialty area. Employees working for Banner
Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess
an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and
maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in designated clinical area is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Keywords: Banner Health, Sun City West , Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Healthcare , Sun City West, Arizona
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