Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Care
Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona
Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Clinical Care
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Banner Home Health expanding and growing to serve the ever-growing and expanding Tucson community. Banner Home Health is the largest home health service provider in AZ and offers career advancement opportunities. Tucson is further expanding adding Hospice to provide a full array of services in the Tucson community. Banner Hospice and Palliative Care is a fully integrated provider of high-quality, compassionate advanced illness and end-of-life care serving patients. Banner Hospice is ranked among the Top 100 U.S. Hospice providers. Banner Palliative Care and Hospice consistently outperforms the national benchmarks and other regional hospice agencies. Banner Home Care and Hospice is interconnected across the Banner Health system serving as Banner’s partner to our hospitals, clinics, health plans, and other service lines. Post-Acute is the future of health care and Banner Home Care is cutting edge on growth and development.
As a Home Health LPN you will enjoy an autonomous work environment and 1:1 patient care while assisting with Plan of Care to meet the patient/family/caregiver needs, initiate intervention and support, and re-assess/re-evaluate the patients' needs ongoing, to provide comprehensive and appropriate care.
Helping patients heal at home with their family is the best medicine. In addition, we offer mileage reimbursement and provide you a company cell phone and a tablet computer.
Banner Staffing Services (BSS) also offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are a great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.
As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:
- Competitive wages
- Paid orientation
- Flexible Schedules (select positions)
- Fewer Shifts Cancelled
- Weekly pay
- 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee wellness program
- Discount Entertainment tickets
- Restaurant/Shopping discounts
- Auto Purchase Plan
BSS Registry positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. BSS requires Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal, and education)
POSITION SUMMARY
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 healthcare team members.
2. Contributes to the plan of care under the direction of a 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 the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input for updates as needed.
3. Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in the care plan and medical orders, within the 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 the condition of the patient, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of a change in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse and/or physician. Observes and reports the patient's progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other healthcare team members. Observes and reports the 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 the 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 referral 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 the state of practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in the state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for the current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on the 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 an 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 the designated clinical area is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience are preferred.
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