LPN (Clinical Lead)

Description

 We are currently seeking a LPN (Clinical Lead) for our Marion, Ohio branch. This is a part-time position, dayshift hours, and no weekends. This is perfect for a nurse looking for a more laid back role, while still being able to interact with clients and apply your experience and knowledge by training caregivers and developing plans of care. You'll work with a great team in a low stress environment.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintains the plan of care for assigned clients based on assessment of care needs, client preferences, and regular supervisory visits to client homes. 
• Documents all assessments, visits, and client or caregiver communication appropriately and according to Agency standards.
• Ensures compliance with documentation and plan of care standards for Passport and long-term care insurance clients. 
• Provides new caregiver skills training, administers HHA competency tests and skills check offs, and completes in-home training for caregivers when needed. 
• Performs basic nursing visits and medication management/set-up visits for private duty clients as requested/scheduled.
• Counsels the client/family on meeting daily care needs and advises client/family when to seek professional medical advice or when referral to other services is warranted. 
• Assesses safety issues or concerns in the home environment and determines if any action is needed to ensure the safety of the client and/or the caregivers.
• May participate in administrative after hours on-call as needed by the branch.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent understanding of the current healthcare ecosystem, especially in the post-acute, long-term, and aging services industries
• Ability to effectively learn and use technology via computer, web, and mobile apps
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of professional standards and principles of nursing care including state Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice for licensure
• Comprehensive knowledge of non-skilled home care scope of services and best practices

Requirements

• Must have a current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of Ohio, LPN or RN
• Experience working in post-acute care, long-term care, or aging services as a nurse is preferred
• Must have a valid Ohio drivers license and reliable and insured transportation