Job Responsibilities

· Performs skilled nursing services under the supervision of a staff LVN.

· Observes, records, and reports to the supervisor on the general physical and mental conditions of the patient.

· Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by State regulations.

· Assists the physician and /or staff LVN in performing specialized procedures.

· Assists the patient with activities of daily living and encourages appropriate self-care.

· Prepares clinical and/or progress notes and incorporates them into the clinical record at least weekly.

· Reports to the patient's physician and other appropriate personnel pertinent changes in the patient's condition.

· Performs complex wound care if in-service is documented for specific procedure.

· Performs routine vena-puncture to obtain labs only if documentation of competency, by a staff LVN is in the personnel record.

· Receives and follows physician orders within realm of practice for an LVN and within the standards of home health practice but may not alter the plan of care.

· Participates in in-service program, attending at least two in-service educational meetings per year.

· Participates in nursing report.

· Participates in staff conference regarding patient care.

· Participates in QAPI plan and process.